Packed with protein, healthy fats, and just the right amount of sweetness from GoodShoog™, these no-bake protein balls are the perfect grab-and-go snack. Customize them with your favorite nut butter and add-ins — they come together in minutes and keep in the fridge all week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup hemp hearts
- ¼ cup finely chopped or ground pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½–¾ cup GoodShoog™
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼–½ cup water, as needed
Optional Add-Ins
- Raisins or cranberries
- Chopped nuts
- Sugar-free chocolate chips or white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup cocoa powder + 2 tbsp GoodShoog™
Instructions
- Add the nut butter, coconut, ground flaxseed, hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, protein powder, GoodShoog™, vanilla, cinnamon if using, and salt to a medium bowl.
- Stir thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Add ¼ cup water and mix thoroughly. Let the mixture sit for 2–3 minutes to allow the flaxseed, coconut, and protein powder to absorb the moisture.
- If needed, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time, up to approximately ½ cup total, until desired consistency is reached.
- Scoop approximately 1½ tablespoons of mixture for each ball and roll between your palms.
- Roll in unsweetened coconut flakes, if desired.
- Refrigerate in a covered container until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Per ball (makes about 18 balls, based on almond butter, ½ cup GoodShoog™, and a typical vanilla protein powder):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~145 |
| Fat | ~10g |
| Protein | ~7g |
| Usable Carbohydrates | ~5g |
| Fiber | ~2g |
| Sodium | ~70mg |
Nutrition will vary depending on the nut butter, protein powder, amount of GoodShoog™, and add-ins used.