High protein, low carb coconut protein balls made with coconut butter and hemp seeds! You’ll love the coconut flavor and the energy boost these protein balls provide. Vegan + gluten-free.

I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been trying to make sure I’m eating enough protein. Most of the time it’s pretty easy for me to get a good amount of protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner, but snacks are a whole other story.

It can be a challenge to find protein-packed snacks that I actually want to eat! Greek yogurt bowls with fruit and granola have been my go-to for a while, but recently I was inspired to use protein powder, hemp seeds and coconut butter to make a low-sugar coconut protein ball for snacking.

What the Heck is Coconut Butter?

If you’re unfamiliar with coconut butter, it’s the most amazing thing ever — it’s a spread just like almond or peanut butter but made from coconut! You can find it at most grocery stores or simply follow my simple coconut butter recipe!

I’ve made protein balls with nut butter a bazillion times and finally decided it’s time to make one with coconut butter.

After softening the coconut butter a bit by putting the jar in a mug of hot water (like coconut oil, it becomes solid at temperatures below 70°), I combined the butter with protein powder and hemp seeds (extra protein!!) and added a little maple syrup for sweetness. The end result turned out great and I’m really excited to share the recipe with you.

If you like coconut, you’ll love these balls! They’re perfect if you have a sweet tooth because they taste sweet, but are also super satisfying and filling from the healthy fat and protein. As it turns out, all of these balls are great as a pre or post workout snack, mid-afternoon pick me up or even an after dinner treat. Each ball is about 90 calories and has 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of net carbs!

More Protein Balls and Energy Bites

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• Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls
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• Easy No Bake Protein Balls
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• Cinnamon Raisin Cookie Protein Balls
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
• Tahini Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
• Hazelnut Chocolate Balls

If you make these coconut protein balls be sure to leave a comment and star rating letting me know how they turn out for you! You reviews are so helpful for the EBF team and other readers.

Coconut Protein Balls

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• Author: Brittany Mullins
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 8

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Description

High protein, low carb protein balls made with coconut butter and hemp seeds! You’ll love the coconut flavor and the energy boost these vegan coconut protein balls provide. 

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegan vanilla protein powder*
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds
• 1/4 cup coconut butter
• 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Put all ingredients in a mini chopper/processor and pulse a few times to incorporate.
2. Give the dough a stir and start to roll the mixture (with your hands) into 1 tbsp sized balls. It should make about 8. If the dough is too crumbly add a few drops of water.
3. Eat right away or store in an airtight container at room temp for 3-4 days. For longer storage, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 week or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Notes

• Use a vegan protein powder to keep these protein balls vegan.

• Category: Snack
• Method: Pulse
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 ball
• Calories: 91
• Sugar: 2g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Fiber: 3
• Protein: 6g

Keywords: coconut protein balls