Description
These dark chocolate protein balls are the ultimate no-bake, low-carb snack — rich, fudgy chocolate centers coated in a crisp dark chocolate shell and finished with sea salt. Packed with protein and indulgent flavor, they taste like gourmet truffles with clean macros.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup sunflower seed butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons water or milk
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Mix protein powder, cacao powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add sunflower seed butter and vanilla extract.
- Stir while adding liquid gradually until dough forms.
- Roll into small balls and place on lined tray.
- Freeze for 15–30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil.
- Dip each ball into melted chocolate.
- Place back on tray and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Chill until chocolate is set.
- Serve and store as needed.
Notes
Adjust liquid slowly depending on protein powder consistency. Freeze before dipping to maintain shape. Use high-quality dark chocolate for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dark chocolate protein balls, no bake protein snack, low carb protein balls, healthy snack, protein truffles, meal prep snack