How to make:
Black Bean Chocolate Protein Balls
Thanks to fiber-packed beans, these Black Bean Chocolate Protein Balls are a healthy way to indulge your sweet tooth at snack time! Vegan & gluten-free.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Author:
Yield:
15-20 balls 1x
Rating:
Ingredients
- 3–4 pitted dates
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond or peanut butter*
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or foil.
- In a small bowl, add dates. Cover with boiling water; set aside for 10 minutes.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add dates, black beans, protein powder, almond butter, applesauce, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt and non-dairy milk. Pulse to combine until all ingredients are mixed together and smooth; stop to scrap the sides if needed. It should be like a soft dough texture.
- Roll the dough into 15-20 balls. Place each ball onto the wax paper. Place the baking sheet in the fridge.
- In a small bowl, add chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted. Drizzle the chocolate over the balls. Return to the fridge, or enjoy as is.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
*If you have a nut allergy, use a seed butter like sunflower seed butter.
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