Chocolate Protein Cake Balls
Ingredients
-
½
cup + 2 Tbsp
plain brown rice protein powder
-
½
cup
unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
-
¼
tsp
xanthan gum
-
⅛
tsp
salt
-
¼
tsp
baking soda
-
½
tsp
baking powder
-
2
Tbsp
granulated sweetener of choice
-
½
cup
macadamia nuts
-
¼
cup + 1/8
liquid egg whites
-
1
tsp
milk of choice
-
½
tsp
almond extract
-
½
cup
chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Mix together the protein powder, cocoa, xanthan gum, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and sweetener.
- Blend the macadamia nuts until they reach a powder or nut butter consistency.
- Add the nut butter to the dry ingredients.
- Incorporate the egg whites, milk, and almond extract until the dough is moistened.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into balls, adding milk if the mixture is too crumbly.
- Place the balls on a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 4-6 minutes.
- Allow the cake balls to cool completely.
- Dip the cooled balls in melted chocolate and let the coating harden.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
100
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
10g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
50mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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