Dark Chocolate Protein Balls No Bake Low Carb Food

DARK CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BALLS (NO BAKE, LOW CARB)

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine all dry filling ingredients. This includes the protein powder, cocoa powder and salt.
• Mix in the sunflower seed butter and vanilla extract. Add water as needed. Mix first with a spatula, then use your hands to knead the dough. It will have a playdough-like texture.
• Roll the dough into balls about 1 tablespoon in size. Place the balls on a small baking sheet or large plate.
• Freeze the balls for 30 minutes.
• In a small sauce pan, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil over low heat, stirring frequently.
• Dip the balls into the dark chocolate and place on a sheet of parchment paper.
• Drizzle any remaining chocolate over the balls and top with flaked sea salt.
• Store in fridge or freezer.

NO-BAKE LOW-CARB PROTEIN BARS

Steps:

• 1. Mix all dry ingredients well.
• 2. Mix together almond butter and coconut oil in a small cup (if the oven is warm (not hot!) I place it in there for a minute to soften it before stiring.
• 3. Add almond butter and oil to dry ingredients and mix WELL (I actually use my hands to do this). The mixture will be rather dry and crumbly.
• 4. Add vanilla extract and water (I'd recommend adding water gradually, starting with 1/4 cup, so you don't overdo it) and mix well.
• 5. Grease a 9x9 pan (or similar size) and press dough into pan. I press for a few minutes with my hand to create a consistent thickness.
• 6. Chill in the fridge for several hours to set, then cut into approximately 6 pieces. Wrap each one individually for a quick snack, or store them with wax paper in-between.