If you want something sweet and satisfying, these ‘pretty in pink’ easy homemade protein balls (or bars) are the golden ticket. Once you try this delicious recipe, you will never reach for store-bought candy again! They taste so good, you would never believe they were good for you – that might be my favorite thing about these protein balls. My second favorite thing? They are no-bake, so it’s about as low-effort as making a healthy treat can get.

They make for easy grab-and-go snacks, an excellent treat to gift to friends, or serve as desserts. I’m a big fan of coconut and keeping a batch of these in my fridge has definitely helped keep the chocolate cravings at bay.

Only 8 healthy ingredients too, no added sugar, no ingredients you can’t pronounce. Just real wholesome goodness! The best part is how simple they are to make. Throw them up in a bowl, stir, roll or shape!

Protein or energy bites are one of my FAVORITE things to meal prep for a healthy snack. They are cheaper than buying store bars and better for you because you can control the ingredients. They are quick to make with only a short ingredient list, but they look and taste so decadent. Oh my! What a dreamy treat.

One little energy ball or bar makes me happy in an instant. They are soft and chewy and you are going to love this superfood candy. So, if you have been looking for a nutritious homemade protein/energy bite then this is the ultimate one!

Feel free to experiment with natural flavoring / extracts. Add a teaspoon of  lemon or raspberry extract. Add a tablespoon of chocolate chips into the batter if you don’t want to have to melt and coat the protein balls in chocolate. You can also use semi-sweet chocolate to coat these raspberry protein balls. You can also make them into bars. Just scoop into a loaf pan or silicon mold, chill then cut into bars instead!

Make this even healthier by adding a handful of nuts, seeds or old-fashioned oats to add texture and nutrition. Even better, add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, or chia seeds.

The idea of this recipe was to improve the macro balance (protein, carbohydrate, healthy fats). This is not about calorie counting: It’s about paying attention to key nutrients and taking in the daily recommended portion your body needs to maintain your energy levels and overall wellbeing.

What are main reasons why proteins are important in a healthy balanced diet?

Eating high-protein foods has many health and fitness benefits, including:

Speeding recovery after exercise and/or injury.

Reducing muscle loss.

Building lean muscle.

Helping maintain a healthy weight.

Curbing hunger.

A well-balanced diet with proper ratios of macro nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats) provides all of the:

Energy you need to keep active throughout the day

Nutrients you need for growth and repair

Helping you stay strong and healthy and prevent diet-related illness.

When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this by the addition of healthy protein.

Raspberry Cheesecake Protein Balls

These easy Protein Balls are indulgent and taste like raspberry cheesecake! Perfect for a post-workout snack or an on-the-go breakfas. They are a must-try for anyone looking for a tasty and healthy treat.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, protein truflles, raspberry cheesecake protein balls, raspberry protein snack balls, white chocolate cheesecake protein snack

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen and thawed
• 1/2 cup coconut (or almond) flour
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder, vanilla or plain
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Toppings Optional

• Chopped nuts
• Freeze dried raspberries
• Sprinkles

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.

  Note: I find that it’s best to use my hands to mix the dough because it takes some kneading and pressing to get the dough to come together.

  Add more coconut flour if the dough is too soft, add a tablespoon of any milk or water if the dough is too thick.

  Roll the batter into 10-12 sized balls, (or your preferred size) and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up and set.

   

Chocolate Coating

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 30 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.

  Remove the protein balls and after checking they are firm and set, skewer each ball or use 2 forks to hold each one and dip into the melted chocolate, rolling around until fully coated then place on a rack to dry.

  Or hold each ball over the melted chocolate and spoon it over letting the excess drip back into the bowl.

  If you have leftover chocolate, dip twice for extra coating or simple drizzle it over the balls.

  Add any toppings while the chocolate is still wet so it sticks.

  Put the bars into the freezer for at 30 minutes for chocolate to set.

  Store covered in the fridge for up to 3-5 days or freezer for up to 3 months.

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