WALNUT BROWNIE PROTEIN BALLS

Walnut Brownie Protein Balls are the perfect pop-able breakfast, after workout snack, or simple sweet treat to fuel you throughout the day. This grab and go chocolate energy bite recipe is so fast and easy, you’ll want to make a batch every week. Stuffed with nutritious ingredients such as walnuts, unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds, walnut butter, and more…these nutty, chocolate energy bites taste like brownie batter but are packed with good ingredients!

WALNUT BROWNIE PROTEIN BALLS (CHOCOLATE ENERGY BITES RECIPE)

Walnut Brownie Protein Balls take everything we love about fudgy brownie batter and makes it healthy! These energy bites are the only sweet treat you need to feel great today!

WHAT TO SUBSTITUTE FOR WALNUT BUTTER IN THESE PROTEIN BALLS

If you have an allergy, you can substitute for Sunflower Butter! I love that this recipe has options and is perfect for each family’s individual needs.

CAN YOU FREEZE ENERGY BITES?

Yes! Make the Chocolate Protein Balls according to the instructions below, then seal in 2 freezer safe ziplock bags (double bag). Freeze for up to three months. Allow to defrost in the fridge for 6-8 hours before serving. BOOM! So easy!

HOW TO MAKE BROWNIE ENERGY BITES:

Be sure to check the recipe card below for full instructions, but here are the steps for making these Protein Balls:

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup Medjool dates about 12 small dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnut butter
  • 3/4 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips –optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place chopped dates, walnuts, walnut butter, chia seeds, honey, coconut oil, and cocoa powder in a food processor or powerful blender.
  2. Blend until fully combined and smooth.
  3. If adding in mini chocolate chips, stir those in after blending.
  4. Store in a bowl in the fridge for 1 hour until firm.
  5. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  6. Store in the fridge, covered, until ready to eat or freeze according to instructions above.
  7. Serves: 12

  1. Combine dates, walnut butter, walnuts, coconut oil, honey, chia seeds, and cocoa powder in a high powered blender or food processor.

  2. Blend until combined and smooth. You may need to scrape the sides. A very thick batter should form.
  3. Pour batter into a large bowl and if using, stir in the chocolate chips.
  4. Store in the fridge for 1 hour to allow to cool and harden.
  5. Remove from fridge and roll into 1 inch balls.
  6. Serve or store in fridge until ready to serve.
  7. If freezing, double bag in freezer safe zip lock bags and freeze up to 3 months. Allow to defrost in fridge for 6-8 hours when ready to serve.
  8. Enjoy! This recipe and others can be found by:  The Cookie Rookie