Vegan Almond Butter Protein Balls are a quick and simple snack you’re gonig to love. Perfect to eat on the go, after a workout, or when you need a pick-me-up in between meals. These protein balls with almond butter come together in a snap with 6 ingredients.
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I run a lot so I need something that’s small packed with protein and fat. I switch between these balls and black bean brownies. They’re sweet chocolatey and easy to pack. The great thing about this recipe is it comes together in less than 10 minutes. I add these to a container and bring a few with me after a long run.
Protein Balls with Almond Flour Main Ingredients Needed
These almond butter protein balls take 6 common pantry staples, they’re gluten-free, vegan, and if you follow a nutritarian diet there’s a simple swap out you can use.
- Shredded coconut – these are grated bits of coconut, you usually find them in long thin strands They are dried out but still retain some moisture.
- Almond butter – this will help bind themixture together and is a great source of protein and fat.
- Almond meal – you can make this or buy this. You can easily make a batch of almond meal by blending almonds in a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Maple syrup – if you are a nutritarian you’ll want to substitute this for some date paste.
- Cocoa powder – these protein balls taste better with the added cocoa powder. You can omit this ingredient if you want. I try to find fair-trade cocoa powder.
- Chia seeds – these help act as a binding agent. You’ll want to activate the chia seeds by soaking the 1 tablespoon of seeds in 2 tablespoons of water.
How to Make
For the full details how how to make, see the recipe card below. However, this recipe couldn’t be simpler.
Step 1
Activate the chia seeds. Combine 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to a small bowl and add 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside for a few minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, plant the almond butter and maple syrup in a medium bowl then add the activated chia seeds. Mix this all together well.
Step 3
Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, almond meal, and coconut minus 1 tablespoon of coconut for the end. Mix well. Roll out into 12 balls.
Step 4
With the reserved coconut lightly roll each ball in the shredded coconut.
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How to Store Almond Butter Protein Balls
These almond butter protein balls probably won’t last long however, storing them is simple. Store them in a container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you want them to last longer, they’ll keep well in the freezer for up to 4 months.
These protein balls with almond butter come together in no time. They taste amazing and give you the perfect combination of carbs, fat, and protein. It’s a perfect after workout snack or in between meals. I love to make a double batch so they last the week.
Vegan Almond Butter Protein Balls
These Almond Butter Protein Balls are perfect to eat on the go, after a workout, or when you need a pick-me-up in between meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
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Activate the chia seeds by combining 1 tbsp of chia seeds and 2 tbsp water, allow to soak for a few minutes.
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Place the almond butter, maple syrup, and activated chia seeds in a medium bowl. Mix together well.
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Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, almond meal, and coconut (reserving 1 tbsp for later). Mix well
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Roll into 12 balls.
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Lightly roll each ball in the reserved shredded coconut.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or keep in the freezer for 4 months.
Recipe Notes
**If you are following a nutritarian diet, you’ll want to substitute the maple syrup for date paste. Combine 5 dates with water then blend in a high speed blender.
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