This chocolate caramel protein ball recipe will leave your taste buds happy, and as an added perk, each serving has 5 grams of protein! These protein balls were made to taste like Vega® Protein Snack Bar, so if you live in Canada or haven’t had a chance to try them yet, they taste just like the real thing!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup dates, chopped and pitted (add 1/2 cup more if using Vega® Sport Protein Vanilla instead of Vega® Clean* Protein Vanilla)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 scoop Vanilla Vega® Clean Protein
- or 1 scoop Vanilla Vega Sport® Premium Protein
- 2 Tbsp almonds, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
- Sprinkle of salt
Preparation
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In a food processor, blend dates until smoothed out and starting to form a ball, scraping sides as required.
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Add maple syrup, Vega Clean* Protein, one tablespoon of almonds, and almond butter.
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Process until combined, scraping sides as required. Depending on how sticky your dates are, if the mixture feels too dry, add maple syrup and adjust until you have a slightly sticky consistency.
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Roll into balls.
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Melt coconut oil and chocolate chips then coat the balls in melted chocolate.
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Spread chocolate covered balls out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
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Top with a sprinkle of salt and remaining almonds.
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Freeze for at least 30 minutes or until chocolate hardens.
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Store balls in an air tight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
