Pink Princess Bounty Protein Balls
These healthy, high-protein Bounty inspired snack balls are an easy, no-bake, protein-rich treat. Packed with creamy coconut and rich dark chocolate, they take just 15 minutes to prep and offer the perfect post-workout refuel or 3 PM sweet craving fix.
Servings 10
Ingredients
- 2 cups desiccated coconut
- 1 cup coconut butter, store bought or recipe below in notes
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon beet juice (see recipe note below) - or few drops natural red or pink food colouring
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Add desiccated coconut, coconut butter, honey, vanilla and beet juice to a food processor and process until everything is well combined and the mixture starts to stick together. It should be sticky when pressed between your fingers.Roll the dough into 10-12 balls or bars (or more smaller squares) if preferred shaping them with your hands. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze for 1 or more hours, or until firm.
Chocolate Coating
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave at 50% power 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.Dip the chilled balls or bars one at a time in the melted chocolate using a spoon and/or a fork, carefully moving around to ensure each is fully coated. Once covered lift them out onto a tray lined with parchment. If desired, you can dip them in a second coat of chocolate or drizzle with any leftover melted chocolate. Place them in the freezer to set for 5-10 minutes.Storage: Place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to a week. To freeze, just pop them in an airtight container and they will be good for up to 4 weeks.
Natural Beetroot Food Dye
- To make beet food dye, simply wash a beet and grate it. Protect your counter surface with towels, or grate on a plate or use a food processor. Once your beet is grated, gently squeeze the beet juice into whatever you wish to dye a few drops at a time until the required colour is reached. A single beet should yield about 3 tablespoons of juice.
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 homemade Coconut Butter recipe
