How long does almond butter chocolate protein balls [vegan] take to cook?

This main course typically takes 30-45 minutes to prepare and cook.

Can almond butter chocolate protein balls [vegan] be made ahead?

Yes, you can prep components ahead. Cook fresh when ready to serve.

Can I make almond butter chocolate protein balls [vegan] without nuts?

Yes! You can substitute nuts with seeds, beans, or plant-based protein. Adjust quantities based on what you use.

Why is almond butter chocolate protein balls [vegan] so quick to make?

The simple ingredients and streamlined technique make this recipe fast without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

How long does almond butter chocolate protein balls [vegan] keep?

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Almond Butter Chocolate Protein Balls
[Vegan]

JK By: Julie Van den Kerchove

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Ingredients You Need for Almond Butter Chocolate Protein Balls [Vegan]

1 cup of almonds, soaked overnight + dehydrated until crisp
1 Tbsp. of extra virgin coconut oil (optional, you can replace this with extra water)
½ cup of dates, pitted and roughly chopped
3 Tbsp. of water
2 Tbsp. of cacao powder, unsweetened
2 Tbsp. of cacao nibs
½ Tbsp. of chia seeds
½ Tbsp. of hemp seeds (or extra chia seeds)
½ tsp. of Maca powder (optional, for an extra power boost)
¼ tsp. of Himalayan crystal salt or sea salt
½ cup of buckwheat, soaked overnight + dehydrated until crisp (or almonds, cashews …)

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How to Prepare Almond Butter Chocolate Protein Balls [Vegan]

Place the almonds in a food processor fitted with an S-blade. Mix until finely ground.
Add the coconut oil and process until you reach a creamy ‘butter’ consistency. Add the dates and process again until finely ground and well combined.
Add water, cacao powder, cacao nibs, chia seeds, hemp seeds, Maca powder and salt. Process again.
Finally, add the crunchy buckwheat and pulse to combine.
Shape the dough into small truffles and roll them in goji berry powder, cacao powder, maca powder, dried coconut, crushed cacao nibs ... Whatever you’ve got on hand!
These Almond Butter Chocolate Protein Balls will stay fresh for at least 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
If you like to have a healthy sweet snack on hand, make a double (or triple) batch of these truffles and store them in the freezer.