Description
Samoa Cookie Protein Balls are a delicious and healthy treat packed with protein and flavor, inspired by the popular Samoa cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for melting)
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil (for melting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the coconut on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Spread out in an even layer. Bake for 5 minutes, stirring once, or until coconut is lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a food processor, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, dates, vanilla extract, oats, protein powder, and salt. Process until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to a small bowl. Stir in ¼ cup of the toasted coconut, chia seeds, and mini chocolate chips. Form the mixture into balls, about 1 tablespoon per ball.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small microwave safe bowl. Place in the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals until smooth.
- Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
- Dip the bottoms of energy balls into the chocolate and place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops with chocolate and immediately sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut and flaky sea salt.
- Place the balls in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate hardens. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- You can substitute peanut butter for almond butter if desired.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins like nuts or seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg