Brownie Protein Balls
This recipe is for Brownie Protein Balls. It uses cacao as the chocolate. If you don't have cacao, cocoa powder is fine too, in this recipe. The brownie bites set up like truffles in consistency and taste. They also make for a great snack on the go or for in between meals. They are loaded with protein and satisfy that craving for chocolate. These are also kid approved and healthy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Gluten Free Oats
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/4-1/2 cup pea protein powder You can also use chocolate protein to add to the chocolate flavor.
- 5 Tbs. brown rice syrup 5 Tbs. = 1/4 cup +1 Tbs.
- 2 Tbs. Seed butter or nut butter of choice
- 2 Tbs. non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. You may need to add more milk to get the consistency you want. If you add too much milk, it's ok. Just add more protein powder to offset it. The mixture should be able to stick to the spoon upside down.
- Using a teaspoon scoop out the mixture and roll into small chocolate balls. Take the brownie ball and roll into cacao powder and place on small baking sheet or paper plate.
- Once all the balls are formed, place in freezer for 10-15 minutes and move to the refridgerator for storage up to a week.
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