Feb
2012
Recipe ReDux: Chocolate Protein Bites
February’s Recipe Redux theme is everyone’s favorite, chocolate! I love chocolate, especially dark chocolate. One of my favorite treats is a glass of red wine and dark chocolate.
In coming up with this months recipe, I wanted to redo the classic truffle. Since my day job is a sports dietitian for the University of the Pacific, I created these with a post-workout snack in mind. Chocolate, protein powder, dates, and nuts come together to make this delicious, gluten-free treat.
With just the right balance of carbohydrates and protein, a few of these balls make the perfect recovery snack.
Chocolate Protein Bites
Ingredients:
1 orange, juiced, 1/4 cup orange juice and 1/4 water, or 1/2 cup water. (If you don’t like chocolate-orange flavor, use water)
2 cups pitted dates
3/4 cup protein powder, chocolate or vanilla flavor
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 tbsp. flax seed meal
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tbsp. liquid sweetener, like agave nectar or maple syrup
1 cup crushed walnuts
In a food processor, chop the dates. Add the water or the orange juice and pulse a few times to combine. Add the cocoa powder, peanut butter and blend together. Slowly add the flax seed and protein powder until just combined. Add the syrup and pulse a few more times.
Remove the mixture and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Roll into a small ball and then roll in the crushed walnuts. Freeze until ready to eat.
Enjoy the rest of the Recipe ReDuxer’s chocolate treats!
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Regan @ The Professional Palate
February 21, 2012 at 4:34 am (485 days ago)I really need to get on the protein ball bandwagon. I’ve seen tons of them pop up on Healthy Aperture. They look tasty + easy = my kinda recipe
Elizabeth Jarrard
February 21, 2012 at 6:13 am (485 days ago)yum! i’ve never thought to add protein powder to my “larabar esque” bites!
Cheri
February 21, 2012 at 6:13 am (485 days ago)I am going to enter these in my WW account to see the calories. They sound so good!
Grain Crazy
February 21, 2012 at 10:26 am (485 days ago)We love making these little protein balls! I like that you call them truffles, though, and roll them in walnuts. That makes them sound even more like a treat!
JeJe
February 21, 2012 at 10:47 am (485 days ago)Wow! This would make a great work-out snack!!!
ea-the spicy rd
February 21, 2012 at 3:12 pm (484 days ago)Love this idea! Like Regan, I have been wanting to get on the Protein Ball bandwagon ball too. This looks like a delicious place to start!
gretchen
February 21, 2012 at 3:33 pm (484 days ago)i’m totally new to the “protein ball” idea… looks super yummy though, and i love your flavors and the fact that they’re gluten-free. what a guilt-free breakfast on the run!
Nicole @WholeHealthRD
February 21, 2012 at 6:52 pm (484 days ago)I’ll have to pick your brain about protein powder. People ask me about it all the time, and I never know what brand to recommend or if they even need it! These look great for breakfast!
Emily
February 21, 2012 at 7:10 pm (484 days ago)These look excellent. I have been looking for a good chocolate protein ball recipe. I cant wait to try these out. And i also love chocolate orange flavour…
Meal Makeover Mom Janice
February 24, 2012 at 5:33 pm (481 days ago)I think I have all these ingredients on hand so will try these – I hope my daughter likes them, Would be a great snack!
DK
February 25, 2012 at 6:07 pm (480 days ago)Yay! Glad you like them. Nicole, you can really use any protein powder you like in these. I used hemp protein because I had it on hand. Most people prefer whey protein after a workout because it’s faster absorbed.
Marie Spano
February 25, 2012 at 7:35 pm (480 days ago)What a brilliant concept. I’ve seen the store made ones but I will have to make my own. Very creative recipe!
Tiffany
March 19, 2012 at 6:43 pm (457 days ago)Yum. I am going to make mine with Vanilla Pea Protein Powder!