How to make:
Chocolate Covered Chickpea Protein Balls
These Chocolate Covered Chickpea Protein Balls taste just like cookie dough, but also pack a ton of protein! They’re perfect for a sweet snack on-the-go.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Yield:
15 balls 1x
Rating:
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond or peanut butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided, or 10 drops stevia extract, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or foil.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add chickpeas, protein powder, almond butter, 2 tablespoons maple syrup or 6-8 drops stevia, applesauce, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. 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 balls. Place each ball onto the wax paper. Place the baking sheet in the fridge.
- In a small bowl, add melted oil. Slowly stir in the cocoa powder until there are no lumps. Add 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup or 2-3 drops of stevia and a pinch of salt; stir to combine.
- Drizzle the chocolate over the balls. Let them cool in the fridge, or enjoy as is.
- Store these in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.