Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Samoa cookies with these protein-packed energy balls. Perfect for a quick snack or a post-workout treat.
Ingredients
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For the Energy Balls:
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, plus 3 tablespoons, (divided)
- 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, (or unflavored)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, (for sprinkling on top)
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toast 1/4 cup shredded coconut on a lined baking sheet for 5 minutes. Let it cool.
- Prepare Energy Ball Mixture: In a food processor, combine almond butter, maple syrup, dates, vanilla extract, oats, protein powder, and salt. Process until well combined.
- Form Energy Balls: Transfer mixture to a bowl, add toasted coconut, chia seeds, and mini chocolate chips. Shape into balls.
- Make Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave.
- Coat Energy Balls: Dip energy balls in chocolate, place on a lined tray, drizzle with more chocolate, and top with coconut and sea salt.
- Chill: Refrigerate the balls for about 1 hour until the chocolate sets. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can store these energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize by adding chopped nuts or dried fruits to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Samoa Cookie, Protein Balls, Energy Balls, Snack, Post-Workout, Healthy
