Protein Ball Recipe Vegan Cooks Love: 3 No-Bake Flavours

Protein Ball Recipe Vegan Cooks Love: 3 No-Bake Flavours

Protein Ball Recipe Vegan Cooks Love: 3 No-Bake Flavours

Sunday meal prep is a lot easier when the snacks sort themselves. A good protein ball recipe vegan eaters can make in one bowl, with no oven and no fiddly equipment, is exactly that. Below are three flavours, all built around Salted Caramel plant protein powder, so you can roll a batch in about 15 minutes and have lunchbox and 3 pm snacks covered for the week.

Before You Roll: The Basics

Protein balls rely on a sticky base (dates, nut butter or maple syrup) and a dry base (oats, coconut or powder). If the mix is crumbly, add liquid a teaspoon at a time. If it is too sticky, add a tablespoon of oats. Each recipe below makes about 10 balls and uses 1 serve (50 g) of Salted Caramel flavoured powder, which means 34 g of protein from the powder across the whole batch.

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1. Salted Caramel Date Balls

  • 1 serve (50 g) Salted Caramel flavoured plant protein powder
  • 8 medjool dates (about 160 g), pitted
  • 2 tbsp (40 g) almond butter
  • 1/2 cup (45 g) rolled oats
  • 1 to 2 tbsp water
  • Pinch of sea salt
  1. Soak the dates in hot water for 5 minutes if they feel firm, then drain well.
  2. Blitz the dates, almond butter and salt in a food processor into a sticky paste.
  3. Add the powder and oats, then pulse until combined, adding water a teaspoon at a time if needed.
  4. Roll level tablespoons into balls and chill for 20 minutes.

2. Peanut Butter Oat Balls

  • 1 serve (50 g) Salted Caramel flavoured plant protein powder
  • 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup (90 g) smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp (40 ml) maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp plant milk
  • 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
  1. Stir the powder and oats together in a large bowl.
  2. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup and milk and mix firmly with a spoon until it comes together.
  3. Fold through the chocolate chips.
  4. Roll into balls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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3. Coconut Cashew Bliss Balls

  • 1 serve (50 g) Salted Caramel flavoured plant protein powder
  • 1/2 cup (70 g) raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup (45 g) desiccated coconut, plus 2 tbsp for rolling
  • 3 tbsp (60 ml) maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp (40 ml) melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp plant milk
  1. Blitz the cashews into a coarse crumb in a food processor.
  2. Add the powder, coconut, maple syrup and coconut oil and pulse until a dough forms. Add the milk if it is dry.
  3. Roll into balls and coat in the extra coconut.
  4. Chill for 30 minutes to firm up.

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Tips for Perfect Vegan Protein Balls

  • Chill the mixture: 10 minutes in the fridge makes sticky dough much easier to roll.
  • Use damp hands: a light splash of water stops the mix sticking to your palms.
  • Keep them small: level tablespoons give about 10 balls per batch.
  • Check your add-ins: some dark chocolate contains milk, so read the label if you need a vegan option.
  • Store them well: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 weeks.

Related Reading

For more ways to cook with your powder, see our roundup, Protein Powder Recipes: 12 Ways to Use Plant Protein Beyond Shakes.

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The Powder for These Balls

Salted caramel gives these balls a dessert-like flavour with less added sweetener. GC Proteins Salted Caramel Flavoured Protein Powder is Australian made and uses a pea, faba and rice blend. One 50 g serve provides 34 g of protein, and each 1 kg pack holds 20 serves. The pack is labelled lactose free, gluten free and vegan friendly, with no artificial colours and flavours, and it contains Omega 3. Check the allergen statement on your pack before you buy.

Salted Caramel Flavoured Protein Powder – Plant-Based Protein – GC Proteins

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Roll once on Sunday and snack happy all week.

This article is for general information and is not medical or dietary advice. Check the allergen statement on your pack and talk to a qualified health professional about your individual needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do vegan protein balls last? Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 weeks.

Why is my protein ball mix crumbly or too sticky? If the mix is crumbly, add liquid a teaspoon at a time. If it is too sticky, add a tablespoon of oats.

Are protein balls vegan? These recipes use plant ingredients, but some dark chocolate contains milk, so read the label if you need a vegan option.

Explore more: vegan protein powder, plant-based protein powders, the 3-flavour Sample Pack, or browse our protein recipes.