Description
These Festive Red Velvet Protein Balls combine holiday flavor and nutrition into a convenient, bite-sized snack perfect for easy festive treating.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or preferred sweetener
- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (adjust as needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Red food coloring or beet powder
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Combine oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and sweetener in a large bowl.
- Add almond butter, almond milk, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and red coloring or beet powder. Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Stir in white chocolate chips or nuts if you choose to use them.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place these balls on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to let them firm up.
- Store the finished balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Adjust the liquid amount if your dough seems too dry or too sticky.
- You can use natural beet powder for a healthy red color alternative.
- For extra holiday appeal, roll the finished balls in shredded coconut or crushed freeze-dried raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American