The delicious flavor of Girl Scout Samoas in a high-protein, low-sugar, gluten-free truffle. Coconut Caramel Protein Balls!

several full and one cut in half coconut caramel protein balls that are covered in chocolate and sprinkled with toasted coconut, each in a gold paper cup — Coconut Caramel Protein Balls

Recipes for protein balls are some of the easiest protein powder recipes of all. Mix up some ingredients, roll into balls, and maybe cover them with chocolate. Easy! These Coconut Caramel Protein Balls are simple and easy to make, yet incredibly delicious!

Whey + liquid + coconut flour is my usual base for protein truffles like these. In this recipe I used vanilla whey protein and a soaked, mashed medjool date (for the caramel flavor). I switched the coconut flour for some vanilla plant protein to get the protein/carb balance I was looking for. Worked perfectly here!

And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love our caramel protein shake with dates.

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Coconut Caramel Protein Balls

The delicious flavor of Girl Scout Samoas in a high-protein, low-sugar, gluten-free truffle. Coconut Caramel Protein Balls! Makes 8 pieces.

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Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 25

Servings: pieces

Calories: 75kcal

Author: Andréa Marchese

Ingredients

Filling:

½ cup vanilla Nutriwhey protein powder 50g
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut 20g
2 mini scoops stevia powder optional, or to taste
1 medjool date pitted, soaked, and mashed (24g)
1 tablespoon water 15ml or as needed
2 tablespoons rice and pea protein blend 14g

Chocolate coating:

1 tablespoon coconut oil 14g, warmed to liquid
1 tablespoon cocoa powder 6g
a few drops english toffee flavored stevia

Topping:

unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted optional, not included in macros

Instructions

Combine whey protein, shredded coconut, and stevia. Mix well.
Add mashed date (mashed in the water it was soaked in), and combine.
If needed, add more water by the teaspoon so that the mixture isn't dry and crumbly.
Add Plnt protein and mix to combine. You may need to use your hands to combine well.
Break into 8 pieces, and roll each into a ball. Set in the refrigerator while you mix your coating ingredients.
Mix chocolate coating ingredients.
Using a fork, dip each truffle into the chocolate coating. Set on a parchment-lined tray.
Once all truffles are dipped, put the tray in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to set.
If you have more chocolate coating (depending on how warm and thin your coconut oil is), dip each truffle again. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.
Set in refrigerator again for 5-10 minutes.
Enjoy!

Notes

Let your pitted date soak in 1-2 tablespoons filtered water for about 30 minutes to soften. Mash it in the same water.

A note about substitutions: The filling can be made with other types of protein powders. Casein or a vegan (pea protein) blend would also work, but the liquid amount would be different. You might also want to use a nut butter or sticky sweetener to help bind them. Whey is sticky when wet and helps to hold these together. You can also sub the vegan protein here with coconut or oat flour. Add just enough to keep the mix from being too sticky to handle.

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