These protein balls will satisfy your sweet cravings while keeping you on track with your low-carb lifestyle. Made with simple and wholesome ingredients, these are a breeze to whip up and perfect for anyone looking to fuel their day with a boost of energy and satiety. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up between meals or a fast meal on-the-go, these keto chocolate almond protein balls are sure to hit the spot.
When looking for a keto-friendly protein powder, take a look at the nutrition information. You are looking for a brand that has 1.5g or fewer carbs per scoop. My usual choice is Optimum Nutrition or Isopure, but there are lots of options available that fit this criteria. You can alternatively use collagen or plant-based protein powder if preferred.
Switch up the flavor of the protein powder to customize to your tastes! You could use chocolate flavored protein powder for a more chocolatey protein bite, or something like salted caramel flavor for a more fall-inspired treat.
Yields 3 servings of Keto Chocolate Almond Protein Balls
The Preparation
- 6 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon allulose, or your preferred sweetener
- 3 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 ounce vegan vanilla protein powder, or unflavored protein powder + vanilla extract + sweetener to taste
- 1/4 cup low-carb dark chocolate chips
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all ingredients.
2. In a bowl, add the dry ingredients: protein powder, almond flour, and allulose. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients: almond butter, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract. Mix well to combine. Then mix the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring to well to combine.
4. Add the chocolate chips into the mix and knead by hand until it forms a smooth consistency like cookie dough. Scoop out dough and roll by hand to form into balls.
Note: If the mixture is too dry, you can add some unsweetened almond milk or more melted coconut oil to help. If the mixture is too wet, you can slowly add more protein powder to help the consistency.
5. Place the protein balls in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until firm. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
This makes a total of 3 servings of Keto Chocolate Almond Protein Balls. Each serving comes out to be 351 calories, 27.8g fats, 7.1g net carbs, and 15g protein.
| NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
| 6 tablespoon almond butter | 576 | 52 | 17.6 | 9.7 | 8 | 19.7 |
| 1 teaspoon coconut oil | 41 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 tablespoon vanilla extract | 37 | 0 | 1.6 | 0 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 1 tablespoon allulose | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 tablespoon almond flour | 122 | 10.5 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 4.4 |
| 1 ounce vegan vanilla protein powder | 105 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 20.1 |
| 1/4 cup low-carb dark chocolate chips | 165 | 15.1 | 20.2 | 11.8 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Totals | 1052 | 83.3 | 46.3 | 24.7 | 21.3 | 45 |
| Per Serving (/3) | 351 | 27.8 | 15.4 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 15 |
Keto Chocolate Almond Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon allulose or your preferred sweetener
- 3 tablespoon almond flour
- 1 ounce vegan vanilla protein powder or unflavored protein powder + vanilla extract + sweetener to taste
- ¼ cup low-carb dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients.
- In a bowl, add the dry ingredients: protein powder, almond flour, and allulose. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients: almond butter, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract. Mix well to combine. Then mix the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring to well to combine.
- Add the chocolate chips into the mix and knead by hand until it forms a smooth consistency like cookie dough. Scoop out dough and roll by hand to form into balls. Note: If the mixture is too dry, you can add some unsweetened almond milk or more melted coconut oil to help. If the mixture is too wet, you can slowly add more protein powder to help the consistency.
- Place the protein balls in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until firm. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
