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High-Protein Brownie Balls — No-Bake, Low Sugar

assorted high-protein brownie balls with coconut, nuts, matcha, and raspberry toppings on wooden board

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  • 23 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • 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.

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