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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls

These Dark Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls are rich, fudgy, and perfectly balanced with deep chocolate flavour and bursts of tangy raspberry. Made with dates, nuts,cocoa, and protein powder, they are a nourishing no-bake snack that feels indulgent while delivering lasting energy. Perfect for chocolate cravings, meal prep, or a healthier dessert option, these protein bites are as satisfying as they are delicious 🍫🍊
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword chocolate raspberry protein ball recipe, clean eating dessert or snack, dark chocolate raspberry protein balls, no bake raspberry chocolate protein balls, protein ball recipe no bake, raspberry dark chocolate protein balls
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 3/4 cup raw almonds or cashews
  • 1/2 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder or cacao powder
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries, lightly crushed

Chocolate Coating

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon freeze-dried raspberries

Instructions

  • If your dates are firm, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes, then drain well.
    Add dates, almonds, cocoa powder, protein powder, coconut oil, vanilla extract and salt to a food processor and blend into a smooth dough.
    Add crushed freeze-dried raspberries and pulse a couple of times to combine or fold in by hand.
    Roll mixture into 8-10 balls (more or less depending on preferred size) between the palm of your hands.  

Chocolate Coating

  • Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 15 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.
    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 a tray lined with baking paper. Repeat with the remaining balls.
    Sprinkle the freeze-dried raspberries on the top before the chocolate hardens.
    Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days
    Freeze for up to 2 months. 
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