Peppermint lovers get ready – this recipe is for you! These little snack balls have the BEST fudgy, chocolatey, creamy center and are so easy to make! They pack in a minty and chocolatey punch while providing homemade nutrition and protein! Everyone’s going to want this recipe!

They are irresistibly fudgy and chewy and taste just like a scoop of mint chip ice cream (my all-time favorite, but it has to be the green kind)! Made with a nutrient-dense blend of almond and oat flour, almond butter, dates and your fave protein powder, they pack 8g of protein in every ball. And for a pop of color and extra flavor, each delicious protein bite is drizzled with white chocolate coloured green with natural food dye.

So if you are looking for a tasty and quick meal prep recipe, these no-bake bites come together in just 20 minutes and double as a satisfying snack or nutritious dessert. Homemade protein/energy balls are one of my staple make ahead snacks to grab and go. They are so quick to throw together and I love that you can keep them in the fridge or freezer for whenever you want a sweet, yet nutritious treat.

So whether you are refueling after a workout, satisfying midday cravings, or looking for something sweet after dinner, these luscious minty protein balls are a perfect make-ahead recipe to have on hand in the refrigerator.

I think I can say that chocolate and mint are one of my top flavor combos. Something about that cooling factor mixed with rich chocolatey goodness gets me every dang time. So it’s a good thing I have found a way to shovel this combo down healthy style.

You know those snacks that are oh so addicting that you have a love/hate relationship with them? I knew you’d get me. That’s how I feel about these peppermint protein balls. First, of all, everyone loves them. From my family to me (obviously), we are all grabbing for them.

These babies are seriously SO GOOD. They make the perfect gift for any of your health-conscious or chocolate-loving friends. They are festive enough to take to a Christmas party, or for a quick after-dinner treat to eat by the Christmas tree or any time of the year really.

These truly are the best protein-packed snack! With over 7 grams of protein in each ball, naturally sweetened with dates and with the kick of peppermint and chocolate – a flavour combo to die for!

Chocolate Protein Snack Balls With Mint Drizzle

These chocolate protein snack balls are a healthy dessert or treat. Each one is filled with soft notes of peppermint. Made with almonds, cashew butter, oats and sweetened with dates, these no-bake snack balls come together quickly and freeze wonderfully, too so you always have a ‘lil something’ on hand! 

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword chocolate protein bliss balls, chocolate protein snack balls with mint drizzle, clean eating dessert or snack, mint chocolate protein bliss balls, protein balls with mint

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almonds
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup cashew (or any nut or seed) butter
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

White Chocolate Mint Drizzle

• 1/2 cup white chocolate chops
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• few drops Natural green food coloring or make your own – cook tender, greens (such as spinach) in a tiny bit of water for about a minute. A few drops of the juice will give a very concentrated green.

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until well combined and the mixture is sticky. If the mixture seems a little dry add water, a tablespoon at a time until it comes together. Or if it’s a little wet, add a little more protein powder.

  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using your hands, scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough (around 12 balls) and roll it in between your hands (Note: using lightly dampened hands to roll the balls helps prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands). Place in refrigerator while preparing chocolate drizzle.

White Chocolate Mint Drizzle

• Place white chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Add peppermint extract and green food coloring a drop at a time until desired color is achieved (about 2 or 3 drops).

  Pour the melted chocolate into a zip-top plastic bag or pastry bag. Cut a small corner off of the bag and drizzle over each ball.Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes, until chocolate is set.

  Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freezer for up to 3 months.

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