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    Recipes » Recipes » Baking & Desserts

    Vegan Protein Balls (Gluten-Free)

    Last updated - July 13, 2021; Published - June 25, 2019 By Rhian Williams 7 Comments

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    These Vegan Protein Balls taste like chocolate truffles but are nutritious and satisfying! They make a great healthy snack as they're a good source of protein and fibre, are customisable and easily transportable! They're also gluten-free, refined sugar free and date-sweetened. They're no-bake, take just 15 minutes to make and are perfect for meal prep!

    A pile of chocolate vegan protein balls on a blue plate

    What protein powder should you use?

    My favourite type of vegan protein powder to use is Ora Organic Vanilla Protein Powder. For a full review of this protein powder, which explains why I love it so much, you can check out my Vegan Protein Pancakes recipe post.

    How to make this recipe

    Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the full recipe.

    • Place all the ingredients in a food processor.
    Dates, cashews, almond buter, desiccated coconut, cocoa powder and protein powder in a food processor against a white background
    • Whizz until completely smooth.
    Vegan protein ball mixture in a food processor against a white background
    • Use your hands to roll the mixture into little balls - you should be able to make 21.
    A round vegan protein ball being rolled between two hands

    How long do these Protein Balls keep for?

    These Protein Balls keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a good few days.

    A pile of chocolate vegan protein balls on a blue plate

    Substitutions you can make

    • You can replace the almond butter with peanut butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter or tahini.
    • You can replace the dates with raisins, prunes or dried apricots.
    • You can omit the cocoa powder or replace with matcha powder (but make sure to use much less matcha as it's much stronger!).
    A round vegan protein ball being held up with a hand against a grey background

    More vegan no-bake treats

    • Chocolate Pudding Pots
    • Chocolate Truffles
    • Fudge
    • Brownie Bites
    • Chocolate Cookies
    • Energy Bars
    • Protein Bars
    • Strawberry Trifle
    • Key Lime Pie
    • Blueberry Cheesecake
    • Energy Bites
    • Energy Balls
    • Healthy Peanut Butter Balls

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

    Watch how to make this recipe

    A pile of chocolate vegan protein balls on a blue plate

    Vegan Protein Balls (Gluten-Free)

    These Vegan Protein Balls taste like chocolate truffles but are super nutritious and filling!
    4 from 16 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: energy bites, vegan protein balls, vegan protein recipe
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 21 balls
    Calories: 56kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    • 130 g (¾ cup) pitted dates (soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 10 minutes)
    • 100 g (â…” cup) cashew nuts (soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 10 minutes)
    • 1 tablespoon smooth almond butter (or sub peanut butter or tahini)
    • 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
    • 3 tablespoons vegan protein powder (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
    • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

    Instructions

    • Drain the dates and cashew nuts and place in a food processor with all the other ingredients.
    • Blend until completely smooth - you will need to mix it around a few times.
    • Use your hands to roll the mixture into little balls - you should be able to make 21.
    • Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a good few days.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Protein Balls (Gluten-Free)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 56 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Sodium 10mg0%
    Potassium 88mg3%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 2g4%
    Calcium 8mg1%
    Iron 0.7mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Mary Jean

      June 27, 2019 at 12:02 am

      If I do NOT care about the protein aspect can I make these without the protein and simply
      add something to make up for the lack of this powder?
      thanks

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        June 27, 2019 at 4:31 am

        Yes you can make these without the protein! To be honest I think they should be able to firm up without any other powder added, but if you are having trouble making them firm up then you could add some chia seeds or ground flax seeds. Or perhaps some extra desiccated coconut. Or even some oats. Hope that helps!

    2. Sarah

      April 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      Hey can you freeze these?

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        April 28, 2020 at 2:01 pm

        Even with the oats of chia seeds option?

      • Rhian Williams

        April 28, 2020 at 2:46 pm

        Yes they can be frozen!

    3. Sandy

      November 19, 2022 at 2:48 am

      5 stars
      Just got invited to a neighbours for a cup of tea this afternoon. Had nothing we could take in the house so hubby made these..... A real hit !! Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipe.

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        November 19, 2022 at 5:16 am

        Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!!

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