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A close-up of Salted Chocolate Protein Balls with a dark chocolate shell and flaky sea salt on a white plate.

Salted Chocolate Protein Balls (Viral TikTok Recipe)

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup old -fashioned rolled oats, ground into fine flour
  • 1 scoop (30g) chocolate whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons creamy natural almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Method
 

  1. Pulse pitted Medjool dates in a food processor until a sticky paste forms.
  2. Add oat flour, protein powder, cocoa, almond butter, syrup, and sea salt.
  3. Process the mixture until a cohesive dough pulls away from the bowl.
  4. Divide dough into 12 portions and roll each into a smooth sphere.
  5. Place balls on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 10 minutes.
  6. Combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
  7. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted.
  8. Dip each chilled ball into melted chocolate using a fork.
  9. Sprinkle the top of each ball with flaky sea salt immediately.
  10. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate shell to set.