Description
Effortless yet elegant almond butter protein balls made with just three ingredients for a nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 g) smooth almond butter
- 1 cup (120 g) vanilla protein powder
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- Flaky sea salt or crushed cacao nibs (optional)
Instructions
- Combine almond butter and honey in a medium bowl, stirring until glossy.
- Add the vanilla protein powder in two additions; fold until a uniform dough forms.
- Test the consistency; if crumbly, add honey 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Portion with a small cookie scoop and roll into smooth spheres.
- Place finished balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt or cacao nibs before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg