Description
These Samoa Cookie Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack inspired by the classic Samoa cookie flavors. Packed with oats, peanut butter, protein powder, and coated in rich dark chocolate with a sprinkle of shredded coconut, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and protein to fuel your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Pinch of sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Mix Sticky Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, vanilla protein powder, creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and shredded coconut. Stir thoroughly until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Salt: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and a pinch of sea salt, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture without breaking the chocolate chips.
- Form Balls: Using about 1 tablespoon of the mixture per ball, scoop and roll each portion into bite-sized balls with your hands for easy snacking.
- Chill: Place the rolled balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up and help them hold together.
- Melt Chocolate: While the protein balls chill, melt additional dark chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth and runny for dipping.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip each chilled ball halfway into the melted dark chocolate, then sprinkle more shredded coconut on top while the chocolate is still warm.
- Cool Completely: Allow the dipped protein balls to cool and set completely on parchment paper at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Use honey or maple syrup depending on your preference for sweetness or dietary needs.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter if desired.
- For a vegan option, ensure your protein powder is plant-based and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freezing is also possible for longer storage; thaw before eating.
- If the mixture is too sticky to handle, chill it briefly before rolling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
