Description
Discover how to make deliciously healthy Samoa Cookie Protein Balls today! Perfect for snacks, these energy bites are simple and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread shredded coconut evenly on the sheet and toast for 5 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a food processor, blend almond butter, maple syrup, pitted dates, vanilla extract, oats, protein powder, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of toasted coconut along with chia seeds and mini chocolate chips. Form into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals. Dip the bottom of each ball into the melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle remaining toasted coconut and flaky sea salt on top before refrigerating for 1 hour until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg