These High-Protein Brownie Balls are rich, fudgy, and ready in 10 minutes. Each bite delivers 8 grams of protein with no baking required. Perfect for post-workout fuel, meal prep, or a clean chocolate craving fix — simple ingredients, zero guilt, full flavor.
1 cup rolled oats (lightly ground)
2 scoops chocolate protein powder (≈ 60 g)
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of sea salt
½ cup natural almond or peanut butter
2–3 pitted dates (or 1 tbsp honey/maple syrup)
2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
(Optional) 2 oz dark chocolate for dipping
(Optional) Sea-salt flakes, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts for topping
Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl or food processor, combine oats, protein powder, cocoa, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients – Add nut butter, dates, milk, and vanilla. Blend or stir until a thick dough forms.
Adjust Texture – If too dry, add 1 tsp milk at a time; if too sticky, add 1 tbsp oats or protein powder.
Roll the Balls – Scoop about 1 tbsp of dough and roll between palms until smooth. Place on parchment.
Optional Coating – Dip half the balls in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle toppings.
Chill & Serve – Refrigerate 10 minutes to set. Store in fridge up to 7 days or freeze for 2 months.
Vegan version: use plant-based protein and maple syrup.
Nut-free version: swap nut butter for sunflower seed butter or tahini.
Lower sugar: skip dates if protein powder already contains sweetener.
For best texture, chill the dough before rolling.
Each ball ≈ 8 g protein, 110 kcal.