Chocolate Brownie Protein Balls – Two Peas & Their Pod

I really like a candy deal with, particularly after lunch or earlier than mattress. I wish to maintain my Peanut Butter Protein Balls, Monster Cookie Vitality Balls, or these Chocolate Brownie Protein Balls.

They’re SO straightforward to make, you solely want just a few primary elements, and they’re SO wealthy and decadent. I maintain them in my fridge or freezer always so I at all times have a wholesome deal with available.

The balls are filled with protein, wholesome fat, and are naturally sweetened with honey (or pure maple syrup)…however you’ll by no means know they’re a healthyish deal with! They actually do style like a fudgy brownie. Additionally they have chocolate truffle vibes! If you happen to like chocolate, you will LOVE these!

Elements

• Almond butter– use an almond butter that’s creamy and never dry. Stir properly earlier than utilizing.
• Honey– to sweeten the protein balls. Use pure maple syrup in the event you want the recipe to be vegan.
• Vanilla extract– a splash!
• Almond flour– almond flour is gluten-free, low in carbs, low in sugar, and better in protein than common flour. I retailer my almond flour within the freezer so it’s going to last more.
• Chocolate protein powder– for a protein enhance! I like Clear Easy Eat’s Chocolate Brownie Batter protein powder. Use the code TWOPEAS for a reduction!
• Cocoa powder– you should utilize unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch processed cocoa.
• Sea salt– a little bit for the protein balls and extra for sprinkling on prime!
• Chocolate chips– I like to make use of semi-sweet chocolate chips, however darkish chocolate or milk chocolate will work too. I like Guittard or Hu chocolate.
• Coconut oil– a little bit to combine in with the chocolate so it’s clean and units up properly.

Find out how to Make Brownie Protein Balls

• Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper, put aside.
• In a big bowl, mix the almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir till clean.

• Add the almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir till mixed.

• Roll the combination into small balls, about 1 to 2 tablespoons per ball. Place on ready sheet or tray. Place within the freezer for quarter-hour or within the fridge for half-hour.

• Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a medium microwave secure bowl. Place within the microwave and warmth in 30 second intervals till clean.

• Dip the brownie balls in melted chocolate and use a spoon to pour some chocolate excessive then elevate the ball out of the chocolate and permit the surplus chocolate to run off. You possibly can shake the fork or faucet it on the facet of the bowl to assist.
• Return to the tray or baking sheet and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

• Refrigerate the balls for at the very least 1 hour to permit the chocolate to set earlier than serving. Then switch to an hermetic container and retailer within the fridge or freezer.

Find out how to Retailer

• Storing within the Fridge: As soon as chocolate is ready, you possibly can retailer the balls in an hermetic container within the fridge, layered with parchment or wax paper, for as much as 2 weeks.
• Storing within the Freezer: Retailer the balls in a freezer container for as much as 3 months.

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Chocolate Brownie Protein Balls

These no-bake protein balls are made with almond flour, almond butter, cocoa, honey, vanilla, sea salt, protein powder, and dipped in chocolate! They’re wealthy, decadent, and can remind you of a fudgy brownie! Retailer within the fridge or freezer so you possibly can have a wholesome snack or deal with anytime!

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• Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper, put aside.

• In a big bowl, mix the almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir till clean.

• Add the almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir till mixed.

• Roll the combination into small balls, about 1 to 2 tablespoons per ball. Place on ready sheet or tray. Place within the freezer for quarter-hour or within the fridge for half-hour.

• Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a medium microwave secure bowl. Place within the microwave and warmth in 30 second intervals till clean.

• Dip the brownie balls in melted chocolate and use a spoon to pour some chocolate excessive then elevate the ball out of the chocolate and permit the surplus chocolate to run off. You possibly can shake the fork or faucet it on the facet of the bowl to assist.

• Return to the tray or baking sheet and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

• Refrigerate balls for at the very least 1 hour to permit the chocolate to set earlier than serving. As soon as chocolate is ready, you possibly can retailer them in an hermetic container within the fridge, layered with parchment or wax paper, for as much as 2 weeks. It’s also possible to freezer for as much as 3 months.

Retailer the protein balls in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 2 weeks. It’s also possible to freeze the balls for as much as 3 months. 

Key phrases almond butter, almond flour, chocolate

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