Triple Chocolate Protein Balls

Can you believe it is JUNE today?!  I don’t know about you, but as soon as I realized this, my cookies & pasta diet came to a crashing halt.  I literally need chocolate at least once a day.  Cocoa comes from beans, so technically it’s a legume right?  Um yeah, it’s definitely a food group.  In all seriousness, here’s a life hack:  unsweetened cocoa adds a ton of flavor (and antioxidants) without the calories.

Adding a little extra protein in your diet doesn’t have to mean quinoa, edamame or meat. Protein can be sweet too! Use Terra’s Kitchen Nutrient-Rich Protein Powder to make one of our favorite trendy foods, protein balls. They’re decadent, chocolatey and super simple to make in a pinch. Save this recipe for a day you want a guilt-free treat.

Triple Chocolate Protein Balls (makes 16)

 

What you need:

• ¼ cup almond butter
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips, finely chopped
• ¾ cup Terra’s Kitchen Chocolate Protein Powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, plus more for rolling (optional)
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon flax seed

 

What to do:

1. In the bowl of a food processor add all the ingredients.
2. Pulse until the mixture just comes together.
3. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Take a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball then place the balls on the sheet pan.
5. After the balls have set for a few hours roll in the cocoa powder. (optional)

For more protein ball recipes, check out this recipe for chocolate peanut butter bites and my pumpkin pie protein bites.  My personal favorite is protein cookie dough…drool-worthy.