German Chocolate Protein Balls
German Chocolate Cake protein balls are a delicious and healthy snack option that incorporates the flavors of German chocolate cake into a convenient, bite-sized form.
Servings 18 balls
Calories 108kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans toasted
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut toasted (can also use sweetened coconut if you want the protein balls to be sweeter)
- 1 cup packed medjool dates make sure the dates are PITTED
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder *see notes
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (pecans, coconut, dates, protein powder, oats, vanilla, and salt) in a food processor and pulse until everything is fully combined and the pecans are crumb size.
- If the mixture seems dry add water, 1 tsp at a time until it comes together and you’re able to press the mixture together and it will stick.
- Form the dough into small balls, place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for a week, or the freezer for 1-2 months.
Notes
Nutritional information is based on 1 serving size (or 1 protein ball), and this recipe will make roughly 18 small protein balls. Nutritional information is just an estimate as we use a third party tool to calculate it.
Protein powder: Clean Simple Eats sells a German Chocolate Protein Powder, you can use that instead if you have it, otherwise chocolate protein powder works great here!!
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.5mg