High Protein Sesame Balls
Power up your snack game with these High Protein Sesame Balls—perfectly balanced bites packed with wholesome ingredients and incredible flavor. Featuring a blend of almonds, naturally sweet dates, chia seeds, and a scoop of chocolate protein powder, these no-bake energy balls are a delicious way to boost your daily protein intake. Unsweetened peanut butter and a hint of honey add creamy richness, while vanilla extract and a dash of salt enhance the flavor profile. Rolled in crunchy sesame seeds for a nutty finish, these protein-packed treats are ready in just 15 minutes and require no cooking, making them the ultimate grab-and-go option. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or satisfying afternoon cravings—store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter, unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 cup sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Be careful not to over-process them into a paste.
Add the pitted dates to the food processor and pulse until they are well-combined with the almonds, forming a sticky dough.
Add the chocolate protein powder, chia seeds, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor. Blend until a uniform, sticky mixture forms.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
Spread the sesame seeds on a large plate. Roll each ball in the sesame seeds to coat evenly.
Place the sesame balls on a tray and let them set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.4 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 917 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.1 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.1 g | 186% | |
| Total Sugars | 183.8 g | ||
| Protein | 81.0 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 817 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2391 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
