If you ask me which would I rather have sweet or savory, I am TEAM SWEET all the way! Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a good salty chip now and again but my true passion lies with all things sweet. I am also don’t quite feel like a meal is finished until I’ve had something sweet to “chase” it down. Please tell me I am not the only one that feels this way! These amazing chocolate protein balls are the perfect macro friendly sweet treat!
You may be wondering how I can satisfy my sweet tooth and not go completely off the rails with my fitness goals. Having sweets and staying on track is all about making smart choices. If I plan to have a couple of cookies, a donut, or some ice cream I know these foods are higher in carbs and fats. Therefore, I will deliberately choose to eat fewer carbs and fats with my other meals to account for the sweet treat later on.
That being said I am also a big fan of finding ways to make a treat that satisfies the sweet tooth but doesn’t go ham on my carb and fat intake. These magically delicious chocolate protein balls are an excellent low carb, lower fat treat. They are also perfect for that much needed “meal chaser”. Add an extra tablespoon or two of stevia if you prefer a sweeter taste. If you want to make them even more decadent try rolling them in a stevia and cinnamon mixture (think snickerdoodle). Be sure to keep them cool and maybe away from your spouse if you plan to have any yourself! These are sure to be a hit for the whole family.
Enjoy the treat, my friends!
Until next time…
Xx
Allison
Macro Friendly Dark Chocolate Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 37 g high quality flavored protein powder I use 1st Phorm chocolate or cinnamon cake batter
- 6 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-2 Tbsp coconut oil and 1 Tbsp and see how consistency is before you add a second. Usually I only need to use 1 Tbsp
- 3 Tbsp granulated Stevia
- 4 Tbsp milk
- 4 Tbsp ground almond meal can also use coconut flour
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix together the protein powder, cocoa powder, almond meal, and stevia
- Add in milk and 1 Tbsp of the coconut oil and stir until mixed thoroughly. Add in 1 more Tbsp of coconut oil if needed to create the consistency needed to roll into balls
- Once everything is mixed together place in the refrigerator for 10-30 mins. this allows the mixture to harden a bit and allows you to more easily roll into balls.
- Once rolled into balls place on a piece of parchment paper and continue to cool until hardened through (about 30 mins to 1 hr) then place in a sealed container and leave cold until you desire to eat.
Macros per 1 ball:
Carbs- 4
Fat-5
Protein-4
