Samoa Cookie Protein Balls
Enjoy wholesome Samoa Cookie Protein Balls with rich caramel, coconut, and chocolate flavors! Try this easy recipe today for a nutritious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (plus 3 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 large soft medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the shredded coconut evenly.
- Toast the coconut in the oven for about 5 minutes until lightly golden, stirring halfway through. Let it cool.
- In a food processor, blend almond butter, maple syrup, dates, vanilla extract, oats, protein powder, and salt until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in toasted coconut, chia seeds, and mini chocolate chips. Form into balls about 1 tablespoon each.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl at intervals until smooth.
- Dip each ball into melted chocolate, place on parchment-lined tray, drizzle remaining chocolate over the top, and sprinkle with extra toasted coconut and flaky sea salt.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about one hour until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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