This chocolate caramel protein ball recipe will leave your taste buds happy! Make up a batch and grab one to take as your afternoon snack or even after a workout, whenever you fancy a little protein indulgence in the day.
Ingredients
260 g pitted dates, chopped
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 scoop Vanilla Vega® Clean* Protein
2 Tbsp almonds, finely chopped
125 mL almond butter
1 Tbsp coconut oil
45 g vegan dark chocolate chips
Sprinkle of salt
Preparation
- In a food processor, blend the dates until smooth and starting to form a ball, scraping sides as required.
- Add the maple syrup, Vega® Clean* Protein, one tablespoon of almonds, and almond butter.
- 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.
- Roll into balls.
- Melt the coconut oil and chocolate chips then coat the balls in melted chocolate.
- Spread the chocolate covered balls out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Top with a sprinkle of salt and remaining almonds.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
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Store the balls in an air tight container in the freezer for up to two weeks
*At Vega®, Clean means: Non-GMO, suitable for vegetarians and vegans, gluten-free and non-dairy ingredients.