Do you like a little heat with your chocolate? These chocolate chili protein balls mix the chocolate peanut butter flavor combo with Thai chili. And these protein treats mix up super quickly!

four chocolate chili protein balls with one of them bitten, with peanut halves and tiny red peppers on a white plate — Chocolate Chili Protein Balls

six chocolate chili protein balls with one of them bitten, with peanut halves and tiny red peppers on a white plate — Chocolate Chili Protein Balls

Recipe

Chocolate Chili Protein Balls

Andréa Marchese

Sweet with a little heat, these chocolate chili protein balls are quick to prepare and make a great protein snack. Makes 6 protein balls.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings protein balls

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce 28g
½ chopped Thai chili pepper skin only, no seeds
½ cup chocolate whey protein powder 60g
¼ cup powdered peanut butter 28g

Instructions

Mix applesauce and chili pepper.
Add in whey protein. Mix well.
Add in peanut powder. Mix well, and form into 6 chews.
Enjoy! Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder has a distinct flavor and texture when baked, I would not try substituting different types of protein powders in this recipe. (See my Recipe Basics video for examples of what goes wrong when you use the wrong protein powder.)

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