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    You are here: Home » high protein » Chocolate Peanut Protein Balls

    Chocolate Peanut Protein Balls

    July 1, 2014

    Vegan Chocolate Peanut Protein Ball Recipe - Vegan Family RecipesI know, I just did a protein ball recipe a few days ago but I HAD to do another! Chocolate peanut protein balls are so addictive. Not just because they taste great but also because they are just so darn easy to make. I use these as a pre and post workout snack. For me, this chocolate peanut protein ball recipe has the right balance of protein and healthy carbs. Though I have to admit, I don't work out every time I eat these. Otherwise I would have been at the gym 5 times yesterday. :D

    On a side note, did you know peanuts are not nuts?? Crazy! I was sure they were called peaNUTS for a reason. Guess I was wrong. They are actually a legume. Which is also OK since they are 25% protein as well as a great source of vitamin E and fiber. Most people think of peanuts and then automatically associate them with store bought heart attack inducing peanut butter. Yes, they have fat but it's the same healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil. Also, if you compare peanuts to other nuts (I know, now I'm just confusing you by comparing them to nuts which they aren't actually) they are far more nutritious in many aspects.

    Nuts nutrition nut comparison - Vegan Family Recipes
    http://nationalpeanutboard.org/the-facts/comparing-nuts-2/

    When I first found this chart at nationalpeanutboard.org, I was skeptical. Obviously the National Peanut Board will be promoting peanuts as the healthiest but when I checked all the nutrition facts they were in fact all accurate. Now I feel bad for thinking peanuts were the unhealthy nut (or legume, wow this is confusing!). So now that we have established why they are a great healthy addition to any diet, put them in a food processor and eat them!

    These chocolate peanut protein balls are really easy to make. You don't need to buy pre chopped peanuts for this recipe. simple place about 3 - 4 tablespoons whole peanuts in a food processor and pulse until nuts are chopped. This should yield around 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts. If you want to roll the protein balls in powdered peanuts (I suggest this but it's not necessary) simply pulse another 2 tablespoons of peanuts until a powder forms. Easy enough and money saved! As with the puffed quinoa protein balls, I didn't use medjool dates. Medjool dates tend to be larger so if you do decide to use them for this protein ball recipe then 6 medjool dates should be plenty.Chocolate Peanut Vegan Protein Balls Recipe - Vegan Family Recipes

    Nuts nutrition nut comparison - Vegan Family Recipes
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    Chocolate Peanut Protein Balls

    makes 10
    Course Gluten free, Vegan
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Author Vanessa @VeganFamilyRecipes.com

    Ingredients

    • 8 Dates pitted
    • 1 scoop Plant-based unsweetened Protein Powder 25g
    • 2 tablespoons chopped Peanuts
    • 2 teaspoons Cocoa Powder
    • 4 teaspoons Maple Syrup
    • Peanut Powder optional

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until they are well combined.
    2. Roll into teaspoon sized balls or use a cookie scoop.
    3. Roll each protein ball in peanut powder (optional).
    4. Can be eaten right away or chilled in the refrigerator for 30 minutes first.

    Recipe Notes

    1) Protein balls should be slightly sticky. If they are too moist add additional chopped peanuts or protein powder ½ teaspoon at a time until right the balls are the right texture. If the protein balls are to dry and falling apart add another date.

    Having trouble finding some of the ingredients? Here are the ones I used to make the chocolate peanut protein balls:

    SunMaid Pitted Dates

    SunWarrior Warrior Blend Raw Vegan Protein Powder

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    Comments

    1. zosia says

      July 05, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      For how many grams is your scoop of protein powder? (We all use different protein powders, so...)

      Thanks,
      zosia

      Reply
      • Vanessa says

        July 05, 2014 at 6:42 pm

        I use SunWarrior Warrior Blend Raw Vegan Protein Powder and 1 scoop is 25g. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. Kirsten says

      September 30, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      Could I use a chocolate flavored whey protein? That is what I normally use for the gym so I have that already.

      Reply
      • Vanessa says

        October 01, 2014 at 7:49 am

        Hi Kirsten,

        Of course you can use chocolate flavored whey protein. I'm guessing your protein powdered is already a bit sweetened. So I would just leave out the cocoa powder and reduce the maple syrup by half the amount. Hope that helps :)

        Reply
    3. Erin says

      March 17, 2015 at 7:30 am

      What counts as a serving of these? As in, about how many balls?

      Reply
      • Vanessa says

        March 17, 2015 at 11:57 am

        It's up to you what you want as a serving :) 1 ball has 45 calories.

        Reply
        • Erin says

          March 17, 2015 at 10:27 pm

          Wonderful. Thank you so much! I can't wait to try these tonight; I have my ingredients, and I'm ready!

          Reply
    4. Feona says

      March 22, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      How do you make these balls if your don't have a pulsing machine?

      Reply
      • Vanessa says

        March 25, 2015 at 11:51 am

        Hi Feona, You might be able to make them in the a blender...

        Reply
    5. Maria says

      April 15, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      Sounds fun. Have you substituted almonds for peanuts and if so how was it ?

      Reply
      • Vanessa Croessmann says

        April 20, 2016 at 10:33 am

        Hi Maria, I haven't tried substituting almonds for peanuts yet. That's a really good idea though. I'll have to give that try. If you try it before I do, let me know how it goes!

        Reply

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