Chocolate Almond Protein Balls // Vegan // Gluten Free // Inspired by @saskalily

almond butter

🥗Healthier: peanut butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is often more affordable and nut-free.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and higher in antioxidants.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein powder

💰Cheaper: whey protein

Whey protein is often less expensive and widely available.

In a large bowl add protein powder, almond butter and maple syrup.

Add the chopped almonds in a tablespoon at a time, until the dough can be formed into a ball.

Add in the cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sea salt and additional plant-based milk a tablespoon at a time until the dough can be formed into balls.

Wet your hands and roll the dough into balls.

Store in the fridge.

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