Coconut Protein Balls (No Bake)
Our no bake coconut protein balls are filled with simple ingredients, like peanut butter, oatmeal, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips. They are easy for kids to make and enjoy on the go.
Servings: 32 balls
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- ½ cup honey or agave nectar
- ¾ cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips or vegan chocolate chips
- ½ cup coconut flakes ground smaller for rolling
Instructions
- Pulse the ½ cup of shredded coconut until it's smaller, then set aside. This will be used for coating the balls.
- Put the oats and coconut flakes in a food processor and pulse until blended.
- Add the honey or agave nectar, peanut butter, and the vanilla, then pulse. Scrape the sides with a plastic spatula.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill for 1 hour.
- Line a small cookie tray with wax paper or parchment paper. Divide the chilled dough into balls weighing 22g each, about the size of a golf ball.
- Roll the dough into balls, then roll into the coconut. Place in rows on the prepared tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes, then transfer to airtight container.
- Serve the protein balls cold or at room temperature; just realize that the texture is best when served cold.
- To freeze the balls, place the tray in the freezer for 15 minutes, then put the balls into a freezer friendly container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Want to toast the coconut? Toast in oven or saute in pan. Allow to cool before using.
- Don't use natural peanut butter, it doesn't hold the shape as well.
- Don't over process the nuts, or you'll have an oily nut butter.
- Don't want to use a food processor? Mix in a bowl instead for a chunkier version.
- Want bars? Press the mixture firmly into a lined 8x8 pan. Chill 2 hours. Cut into bars.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
