Easy low carb almond joy protein balls

Step by Step

Step 1

In a food processor, add almonds, protein powder, cacao powder, stevia extract, salt and process until fine powder forms.

Step 2

In a small bowl, stir together coconut oil, honey, coconut milk, vanilla and add to a food processor. Process until smooth dough forms, stopping and scraping the walls of a food processor. It took me about 3-5 minutes and my food processor needed a few breaks. Then add 1/2 cup of coconut flakes and process until combined, 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Place some coconut flakes on a plate, scoop golf size amount of dough, roll with your hands into a ball and coat in the flakes. Alternatively, you could use a bag with small amount of coconut flakes in it and shake to coat the protein ball. Repeat until you run out of dough.

Tips and Warnings

Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. I liked these protein balls fresh and warm the best! So, when I want one, I warm it up in a microwave for a few seconds.
Freeze: You could also freeze the balls for up to 3 months.
*I do not recommend using whey protein powder as it absorbs liquids differently than plant-based protein.
Use a powerful food processor for making this simple protein balls recipe. Not a blender, not even a Vitamix or Magic Bullet. There is not enough liquid to move the dough around in a blender.
Stop and scrape the walls of your food processor to make sure everything is incorporated and you don’t have weird chunks of unblended things in there!