Allowing your sweet tooth a little delicacy doesn’t mean you have to compromise with your healthy lifestyle. Indulge yourself with the delightful chocolate protein ball without any guilt. These bite-size energy bombs are the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet craving while fulfilling your nutritional needs.
The recipe has an ample amount of peanut butter in it. Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein, copper, magnesium, manganese, niacin B3, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Peanut butter develops blood vessel functions and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It also slows down the aging process, decreases LDL, increases HDL, restores damaged cells, and helps in diabetes prevention.
Then we have sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds are the powerhouse of nutrition. It contains a huge amount of vitamin E, magnesium, and selenium. It also has heart-healthy fats and antioxidants. Sunflower seeds promote a strong immune system, reduce inflammation, and develop skin health.
Another nutritional gem of the recipe is pumpkin seeds. It’s filled with magnesium, iron, zinc, and antioxidants. It develops heart health, promotes the immune system by reducing inflammation, aids in better sleep, and supports healthy skin.
Then we have chia seeds and flaxseeds. Chia seeds contain a great amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. It is beneficial for our heart health, bone health, digestion, energy, and blood sugar levels. Flaxseeds have a lot of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and lignans. It supports heart health, digestion, skin health, and good cholesterol levels.
Other ingredients like coconut, honey, and dark chocolate chips are also great sources of nutrients. So, have a bite of this delicious protein ball without any fear of calories.
No Cook Chocolate Protein Ball
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup flaxseeds
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup shredded dried coconut
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, sea salt, and dark chocolate chips in a food processor. Pulse for 3 to 5 times. Don’t make fine powder. Just break everything into tiny pieces.
- Now add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix nicely.
- Now take 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture in your hand. Shape it into a smooth ball by hand.
- Do the same with the rest of the mixture.
- Enjoy.
