Healthy Oreo Protein Balls with Dates
Enjoy these Healthy Oreo Protein Date Balls made with Medjool dates, chocolate protein, and cocoa for an easy no-bake snack that tastes like an Oreo truffle without the refined sugar.
Servings:
18
date balls
Calories:
117
kcal
Equipment
- food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons/food scale
- Rubber spatula
- Cookie scoop
- Baking sheet or plate
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 250 grams pitted Medjool dates
- 20 grams refined coconut oil (melted)
- 25 grams pure maple syrup
- 25 grams black cocoa powder (or dutch processed cocoa)
- 25 grams dutch process (cocoa )
- 30 grams chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder (optional but enhances chocolate flavor)
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 40-50 grams mini chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
- 1-2 teaspoons water as needed
White chocolate drizzle (optional)
- 80 grams white chocolate (melted)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
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Prepare the dates: If your Medjool dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
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Blend the ingredients: Add the Medjool dates, melted refined coconut oil, maple syrup, black cocoa powder, Dutch-process cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, vanilla extract, almond extract, espresso powder, and salt to a food processor. Blend until the mixture comes together into a thick, sticky dough, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
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Adjust the consistency: If the mixture seems too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until it holds together when pressed. If it's too sticky, refrigerate the mixture for 30–60 minutes before rolling.
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Fold in the chocolate chips: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently stir in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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Roll into balls: Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the mixture and roll into balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
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Chill: Refrigerate the date balls for at least 20–30 minutes to firm up.
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Make the white chocolate drizzle: Melt the white chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
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Decorate: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the chilled date balls. Return them to the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
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Serve and enjoy: Store the date balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
ball
|
Calories:
117
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2.5
g
|
Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
17
mg
|
Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.
