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coconut covered protein balls

Coconut Covered Protein Balls

Nichole Sheley
These no-bake, naturally sweetened protein balls are rolled in shredded coconut for a perfectly poppable, energy-boosting snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course sna
Cuisine American
Servings 18 balls
Calories 108 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond/sunflower seed butter
  • 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut plus more for rolling
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate optional
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Mix the base: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey (or syrup), protein powder, shredded coconut, vanilla, and salt. Mix until well combined. If using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
  • Chill the dough: Refrigerate for about 20–30 minutes to make the dough easier to handle.
  • Roll into balls: Scoop the mixture into 1-inch portions and roll into balls using your hands.
  • Coat in coconut: Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut until fully covered.
  • Store or serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword coconut protein balls, gluten-free snacks, healthy energy bites, naturally sweetened, protein balls
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