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Most weekends, I make some protein balls to store in my fridge for when I need a quick snack (they also come in handy if you’re craving something extra after dinner). I’ve been getting a lot of requests for a vegan protein ball that is also nut-free, so I came up with these!
They’re super easy to make and contain protein and good fats. I used Proper Protein Chocolate Pea Protein Powder* and added some extra cacao powder and pure peppermint oil because choc-mint is one of my all time favourite combos. I’ve also kept the sweetener quite low as peppermint oil provides some natural sweetness, but adjust the level of sweetener to your liking.
*Update: This protein powder is no longer available, but you can use another plant-based chocolate protein powder instead.
More protein ball recipes
These Easy Vegan Protein Balls are quick to make with your favorite plant-based protein powder.
For a nut free option, these Nut Free Cookie Dough Protein Bars are studded with chocolate chips and can also be shaped into balls.
These Cookie Dough Protein Bars with Collagen Powder are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and the closest I have come to a cleaner version of Quest cookie dough protein bars.
You can check out all of my protein balls and bars on the Protein Bar and Protein Ball Recipes page.
Choc Mint Protein Balls Recipe
Serves
10 balls
Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
0 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chocolate plant-based protein powder
- 1/2 cup oat flour (or rolled oats processed into a powder)
- 2 x 20ml tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or water
- 1/4 cup tahini (or nut butter)
- 2 x 20ml tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil, melted
- 2 x 20ml tablespoons rice malt syrup (or to taste)
- 1 drop pure peppermint oil (or peppermint essence to taste)
- Extra unsweetened desiccated coconut for coating
Method
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1Mix the protein powder, oat flour, desiccated coconut and cacao powder together in a large mixing bowl.
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2Make a well in the centre and add the almond milk (or water), tahini (or nut butter), melted coconut oil, rice malt syrup and peppermint oil. Mix everything together until well combined.
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3Taste and add more rice malt syrup (and/or peppermint) if desired.
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4Roll the mixture into balls and coat in the extra desiccated coconut. Leave to set in the fridge.
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5Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze.
Notes
I use an Australian 20ml tablespoon. 1 x 20ml tablespoon = 4 teaspoons.
Oats naturally don’t contain gluten, but as they are often processed on the same equipment as wheat, they can have traces of gluten. If you’re strictly gluten-free, you can buy gluten-free oats.
These look delicious!
Thanks Leigh! 🙂
I love your recipes!
The caramel slice was amazing and so was the cookie dough slice recipe!
Making these protein balls today! 🙂
Thanks so much Mikaela! I hope you enjoy the protein balls 🙂
These choc mint balls are sensational Lilian!! Thank you. I have been trying to find a bliss/protein ball to suit my diabetic husband, my 2 year old, and me, and these are IT! Awesome that they are nut free for my toddler too.
I made 4 times the quantity (shameful I know) and they are disappearing at a rapid rate!
Eleanor 🙂
Thanks Eleanor! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the balls and no shame at all in making a big batch I say! haha 🙂
What could you sub the oats for if you are gluten free? Almond meal be ok?
Hi Kandice, I haven’t tested the recipe without oats, but you could try almond meal or perhaps even brown rice flour. x
Hi there
Just wondering if this is safe to consume during pregnancy? Unsure if the protein powder is okay?
Hi Irene, I’m not a qualified health practitioner (just a lover of food!) so I can’t advise whether the recipe is safe to consumer during pregnancy – it would be best to check with your GP. x
How many balls should this make? Thanks 🙂
It should make about 10 – 15, but it will depend on how large or small you roll them 🙂
I would be using straight choc mint protein powder, so quantity would stay the same for everything but just minus the 1 drop pure peppermint oil correct?
Yeah you could leave the peppermint oil out, or keep it in if you want to make it extra minty (have a taste of the mixture and see what you think) 🙂
Hi, these sound great! Just wondering, if you use a protein powder that isn’t chocolate, would you have to add more cacao? Or anything different flavour wise? Thanks
Hi Catherine, yeah I would add a little extra cacao to get a chocolatey flavour – perhaps have a taste of the mixture and see what you think. X
Love these, so addicting!!! Do you have any details on nutrition information? Can’t stop eating them haha
Hi Sophie, I’m so happy you like them! I’m really sorry I haven’t worked out the nutrition information for these ones but you can use the Nutrition Panel Calculator on the foodstandards.gov.au website to calculate it – I think it’s relatively easy to use!
The mixture tastes amazing, mine turned out to sticky to roll, do you have any recommendations?
Hi Kelly, if the mixture is too sticky you could try adding a little extra oat flour. Or if you wet your hands before rolling, this also helps to stop the mixture sticking to your hands 🙂 x
Both my son and I love these! I was wondering if you had the calorie information per serving?
Thanks Brooke, great to hear you and your son like the balls! I haven’t calculated the calorie information for this recipe, but you could enter the ingredients into the MyFitnessPal app or an online calorie calculator to find out! I do plan on including nutrition panels for future recipes 🙂