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!
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.
- Whizz until completely smooth.
- Use your hands to roll the mixture into little balls - you should be able to make 21.
How long do these Protein Balls keep for?
These Protein Balls keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a good few days.
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!).
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
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Watch how to make this recipe
Ingredients
- 130 g (¾ cup) pitted dates (soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 10 minutes)
- 100 g (⅔ 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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Mary Jean
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
Rhian Williams
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!
Sarah
Hey can you freeze these?
Anonymous
Even with the oats of chia seeds option?
Rhian Williams
Yes they can be frozen!
Sandy
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.
Rhian Williams
Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!!