10 Minute Chocolate Protein Balls
Made with my mom, powered by protein.
Some recipes are just recipes.
This one? It’s a memory, a moment, and a new family tradition.
For over 20 years, my mom has lived and breathed fitness—not just as a passion, but as a lifestyle. She's a fitness content creator, a coach, and my biggest inspiration. And while I’ve watched her lift, sweat, and teach others how to show up for themselves, this week we decided to show up together—in the kitchen.
We made these No-Bake Chocolate Protein Balls, and they’re dangerously easy to make. Packed with flavor, nutrition, and zero baking hassle, they’ve quickly become our go-to snack for everything from mid-day fuel to post-workout bites.
And honestly? Cooking with my mom might just be my favorite collab yet.
Ingredients
½ cup peanut butter
10 pitted dates
½ cup mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, etc.)
7 blocks (approx. 40g) dark chocolate
½ cup whole milk
3 scoops protein powder (any flavor)
½ cup rolled oats
Method
Lightly toast the oats and nuts in a non-stick pan until golden.
Lightly grind the oats in a blender (don’t over-powder them).
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients—oats, chopped toasted nuts, protein powder, and chocolate chunks.
Add in the peanut butter and dates. Mix well.
Gradually pour in the milk while mixing, until a thick dough forms.
Wet your hands slightly and roll the dough into balls.
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week (if they last that long).
