Date-Sweetened Chocolate Protein Truffles (Freezer-Friendly)
Servings 7 servings
Calories 195kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 tbsp dairy-free milk plus more as needed
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates
- 1/2 cup runny almond butter
- chocolate coating
- 2/3 cup unsweetened chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- add the protein powder, cocoa powder, vanilla paste, dairy-free milk, dates, and almond butter to a food processor. blend until thick, smooth, and fudgy.
- if the mixture feels too wet, add 1 more tbsp cocoa powder. if it feels too dry or crumbly, add a small splash of dairy-free milk and blend again.
- roll the mixture into 7 bites (or your preferred size) and place on a parchment-lined plate or tray. freeze for 1 hour.
- melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth. dip each frozen bite into the melted chocolate, coating fully. place back on parchment.
- freeze for another 30 minutes, until the chocolate shell is set. store in the freezer or fridge and enjoy straight from cold.
Notes
macros per bite (1 of 7)
each bite is approximately:- calories: ~250 kcal
- protein: ~9 g
- carbs: ~22 g
- fat: ~17 g