Avocado Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp vanilla protein powder*
- 2 Tbsp coconut flour
- 2 Tbsp mashed avocado
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp cream cheese** about 1 oz
Optional Deco
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- 2-3 drops lemon oil (food grade) optional, to flavor the chocolate
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together. Add more coconut flour if the dough is too soft, add a teaspoon or more of water, or lemon juice if the dough is too thick***
- Roll the batter into tablespoon sized balls, refrigerate for 15 minutes to set**
- To glaze: melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 20 second bursts until melted, stirring in between. Stir in the lemon oil
- Dip the protein balls into the chocolate and then set them on a clean parchment paper until the chocolate is set.
Notes
*I used a plant-based protein powder. Whey protein powder also works, but the result will be gummier.
**You can use low fat or vegan (almond milk) cream cheese
***I find that it's best to use my hands to mix the dough because it takes some kneading and pressing to get the dough to come together.
**You can use low fat or vegan (almond milk) cream cheese
***I find that it's best to use my hands to mix the dough because it takes some kneading and pressing to get the dough to come together.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 2mgVitamin D: 1µgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mgZinc: 1mg***Net Carbs: 9g
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