Vegan Protein Balls (Gluten-Free)

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

Vegan Protein Balls (Gluten-Free)

These Vegan Protein Balls taste like chocolate truffles but are super nutritious and filling!

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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 (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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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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