Description
Cadbury Egg Protein Balls are delightful energy bites made with nut butter, oats, and crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs, drizzled with chocolate for a refined snacking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats, lightly toasted
- 3/4 cup vanilla whey or plant protein powder
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
- 3/4 cup crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs
- Flaky sea salt for finishing (optional)
- Finely chopped pistachios or edible gold dust (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the oats in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Combine toasted oats, protein powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl; whisk until uniform.
- Add peanut butter, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla; stir until a thick dough forms.
- Portion the dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and roll into smooth balls.
- Chill the formed balls on a parchment-lined tray for 20-30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate gently and optionally mix in coconut oil for a shiny finish.
- Dip each ball halfway into the melted chocolate or drizzle it on top.
- Press crushed Mini Eggs onto the chocolate while still wet.
- Return to the fridge until the chocolate is set, about 10 minutes.
Notes
These protein balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg