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Samoa Cookie Protein Balls

A delightful twist on the classic Samoa cookie, these protein-packed bites are wholesome and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut plus 3 tablespoons, divided
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 large soft medjool dates pitted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder or unflavored
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil for melting
  • to taste flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the shredded coconut on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in an even layer. Bake for about 5 minutes, stirring once, until lightly golden. Let cool.
  2. In a food processor, combine almond butter, maple syrup, pitted dates, vanilla extract, rolled oats, protein powder, and salt. Process until smoothly incorporated.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a small bowl and stir in 1/4 cup of the toasted coconut along with chia seeds and mini chocolate chips. Roll into balls.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in short bursts until smooth.
  5. Dip each energy ball's bottom into the melted chocolate and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle more melted chocolate over each ball and sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut and flaky sea salt.
  6. Refrigerate the decorated protein balls for about an hour until the chocolate has fully hardened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

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