Description
Delicious and healthy chocolate mint protein balls made with medjool dates and protein powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups medjool dates (pitted, about 16–18 dates)
- 3 Tablespoons oat flour
- 3 Tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 scoop (25g) chocolate protein powder (I used Equip Prime Protein Powder)
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons almond or cashew butter
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (start with ½ tsp if you want a stronger flavor)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (I used Lily’s chocolate chips)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes or flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Add the dates, oat flour, cacao powder, protein powder, maple syrup, nut butter, sea salt, and peppermint extract to a food processor. Blend until a sticky dough forms, scraping down the sides as needed. If it’s too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons of water and blend again.
- Scoop and roll the dough into 12–14 balls. Place them on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract if desired.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place back on parchment.
- Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy cane pieces or flaky sea salt.
- Chill in the fridge or freezer for 10–15 minutes, until the coating is firm.
Notes
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of peppermint extract according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg