Description
Indulgent and practical, these no-bake cacao & almond protein balls are perfect for snacks or gatherings, balancing flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cacao powder (unsweetened)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional — walnuts or almonds recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour and cacao powder. Whisk briefly to remove clumps.
- Add maple syrup and almond butter to the dry mixture. If using vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, add them now.
- Mix thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until a sticky, uniform dough forms. Adjust texture if needed.
- Fold in the chopped nuts if using, distributing them evenly.
- Scoop out roughly 1 tablespoon of dough per ball and roll into compact balls.
- Place finished balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for 10–14 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 4.4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9.5g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Protein: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg