Low Calorie Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These Low Calorie Peanut Butter Protein Balls are just 89 calories each and have 7.8g of protein!Made with canned chickpeas and plant based protein powder they are all-natural and so healthy. Special Tip: Be sure to see the "honey" options. You can use the low calorie, traditional, or go vegan with one more easy option. You get to choose.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter all-natural
- ⅛ cup All-Natural Zero Calorie Honey or regular honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1-4 teaspoons water
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut optional
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, peanut butter, and desired honey in a food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Then add in the protein powder, and salt, and pulse until combined.
- Your dough should be similar to cookie dough consistency. If too dry, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time pulsing in-between each until it comes together.
- Scoop out dough using a tablespoon, and roll together with your hands (if it sticks, get your hands wet).
- Sprinkle with coconut (if using) and place in the fridge.
- Serve cold or room temperature, will hold for 1 week in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 7.8gFat: 3.6gSaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 0.6gCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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