Keto Protein Balls with Chia Seeds and Protein Powder

Two bowls of energy bites made with nuts and seeds, and a bowl of chopped pecans are arranged on a blue surface with scattered seeds and nuts. The snacks appear homemade and healthy.

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Keto Protein Balls with Chia Seeds and Protein Powder

No-Bake Keto Protein Balls are the kind of simple, protein-packed snack you can keep in the fridge for busy afternoons, post-workout fuel, or when you just need a portable bite. They are packed with feel-good ingredients and come together in a flash.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 119.88kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

⅔ cup unsweetened almond butter or peanut butter
½ cup keto protein powder vanilla or unflavored
½ cup almond flour
3 tablespoons ground chia seeds
3 tablespoons hemp seeds
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
¼ cup monk fruit allulose blend more to taste
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Place the nut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds.
Add to a food processor. Add whey protein, almond flour, chia seeds, hemp seeds, pecans, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Process until the mixture comes together, adding a tablespoon of water at a time as needed. (I typically need about 3 tablespoons of water.) Taste, and adjust the sweetness if necessary.
Use a cookie scoop to scoop the mixture out and roll into balls. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Keto protein balls keep well in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container. They’re meant to be chilled snacks

Make sure to read the labels on both your nut butter and protein powder to ensure that they are keto-friendly. You may need to adjust the final macros of this recipe if you track closely and the ingredients you use differ from mine.

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