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Chocolate Pecan Protein Balls
Packed with protein, naturally sweetened with dates and no bake, these brownie balls come together in minutes and are perfect as a nourishing treat or snack. No refined sugar, no flour, just plant-powered indulgence! We make these for our kids at home and they’re great to keep in the fridge for when the sweet craving hits! We made ours using our Cuisinart Flex Prep- HAPPYPEAR10
Takes 15 minutesminutes
Serves 12
Ingredients
For the bites:
200g1 cup tightly packed pitted dates
50gprotein powder of choicewe used brown rice protein powder
100g1.5 cup pecan nuts
3tbspcocoa or cacao powder
1tspvanilla extract
Pinchof sea salt
50mlblack coffee/ water
For the coating:
150g1 cup dark chocolate
Approx 12-15 pecan nuts for decoration
Flaky sea saltto finish
Instructions
Soften the dates (if needed):
If your dates are firm or dry, soak them in hot water for 5–10 minutes, then drain well.
Blend the base:
In a food processor, pulse 100g pecans until finely ground.
Add 200g pitted dates, 50g protein powder, 15g cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt, and black coffee
Blend until the mixture becomes a smooth and a sticky dough that holds together when pressed. Add 2–3 tbsp water as needed to help it come together.
Roll into bites:
Scoop about 1 heaped tsp per bite and roll into balls. Place on a lined tray or plate. Chill in the fridge or freezer for 5 minutes to firm up.
Melt the chocolate:
In a small bowl, melt 150g dark chocolate using a bain-marie or microwave in short bursts.
Coat and finish:
Dip each chilled bite into the melted chocolate, place back on the tray, and decorate with a pecan on top, finish with a sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Chill again until the chocolate is fully set.
Store:
Keep the bites in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
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If I make these I will toast the pecans, chop them small and add them to the chocolate covering.
Not sure what protein powder to add so took moringa, I also used less than 50 ml coffee sounded too much.