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Healthy Coffee Protein Balls Recipe

Healthy Coffee Protein Balls Recipe

Do you need a morning boost? Try this Healthy Coffee Protein Balls Recipe. It is the perfect snack for busy days. These bites are full of good energy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 115 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Small Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Measuring cups
  • Airtight Container

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ROLLED OATS
  • 1/2 cup VANILLA PROTEIN POWDER
  • 2 tbsp INSTANT COFFEE GRANULES
  • 1/2 cup CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
  • 1/3 cup PURE MAPLE SYRUP
  • 2 tbsp GROUND FLAXSEEDS
  • 1/4 cup MINI CHOCOLATE CHIPS
  • 1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Gather your large mixing bowl and spatula. Add the dry Ingredients for Healthy Coffee Protein Balls. Put the oats and protein powder inside. Add the coffee and flaxseeds now.

Step 2:

  • Whisk the dry items together very well. Make sure there are no large clumps. The coffee should be spread out evenly. This ensures a consistent flavor later.

Step 3:

  • Now it is time for wet items. Add the peanut butter and maple syrup. Pour in the vanilla extract slowly. These items will bind the dough.

Step 4:

  • Stir the mixture with your silicone spatula. It will be thick and quite heavy. Keep mixing until a dough forms. Ensure all oats are fully coated.

Step 5:

  • Fold in the mini chocolate chips now. Do this gently so they stay whole. Distribute them evenly throughout the dough. They add a nice sweet crunch.

Step 6:

  • Taste a tiny bit of the dough. See if it needs more coffee. You can add a tea spoon more. Adjust the sweetness to your own liking.

Step 7:

  • Place the bowl in the fridge. Let it sit for ten minutes. This makes the dough less sticky. It is much easier to roll.

Step 8:

  • Take the bowl out of the fridge. Use your cookie scoop for even portions. Scoop a small amount of dough out. Drop it onto the parchment paper.

Step 9:

  • Roll the dough between your clean palms. Make a smooth and round ball shape. Apply gentle pressure while you roll it. Place it back on the sheet.

Step 10:

  • Repeat this for all the remaining dough. You should get about twelve large balls. Space them out on the baking sheet. They are now ready to eat.

Notes

Wet your hands to stop the dough sticking.
Use high quality coffee for the best taste.
Store these in the fridge to keep firm.
You can use almond butter instead of peanut.
Add a splash of milk if too dry.
Press them into bars if you prefer shapes.
Use gluten free oats if you need to.
Double the recipe for a big meal prep.
Sprinkle sea salt on top for extra flavor.
Don't skip the chilling step for better balls.
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