Chocolate Coconut Protein Snack Balls
A simple treat with a creamy coconut center covered in a snappy chocolate shell. Made with just 5 main ingredients for the snack balls and 2 for the chocolate coating, these bite-sized coconut delights are a sweet treat equally fit for dessert or an afternoon snack!
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1` cup coconut butter – store bought or homemade recipe below in notes
- 1/2 cup coconut milk, canned, full fat, room temperature and shaken
- 1/4 cup protein powder, plain or vanilla
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Soften the coconut butter by placing the jar in a bowl of hot water. You want it softened but not runny. Or you can put it in a small dish and give it a couple of 10 second blasts in the microwave. Or place the jar in a bowl of warm water.Place the softened coconut butter into a bowl along with the coconut milk, coconut flour, protein powder and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Taste-test. Coconut is naturally sweet, however, if you want a sweeter mixture, add a teaspoon or two of honey, maple syrup or even powdered sugar if you want to keep the color white.Place the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes or so until it firms up so you can roll it into balls.Use a 2-tablespoon scoop and roll into balls and place on a parchment paper lined tray. Place in the fridge while you melt the chocolate.
Chocolate Coating
- Place 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.Remove the snack balls from the fridge and working quickly, using two forks, dip one ball at a time into the bowl of melted chocolate until it is fully coated. Lift the ball from the bowl of chocolate and let any excess drip off, then place it onto the lined tray, Repeat with the remaining balls.Or hold each one with a fork over the melted chocolate and spoon it over letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Put the snack balls in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to set the chocolate.Once chocolate is set and crisp, enjoy your chocolate coconut protein snacks.Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Homemade Coconut Butter
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.
Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.
It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome. It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.
Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊
Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.
Go here for the recipe: Homemade Coconut Butter
