The holiday season is full of hustle and bustle, making it easy to reach for unhealthy snacks when you’re on the go. Enter these Chocolate Mint Protein Balls!
Not only are they a convenient grab-and-go option to keep you fueled, but the refreshing hit of mint makes them delightfully festive—perfect for this time of year. Packed with protein and wholesome ingredients, they’re a tasty way to stay on track while enjoying the flavors of the season.
These are so simple too. Just mix everything together in one bowl, and roll into 14 balls. Store them in the freezer.
Protein Powders are not created equal
For my Chocolate Mint Protein Balls, I use Legion Athletics protein powder. I chose Legion because of its commitment to high-quality ingredients and transparent sourcing. Unlike many brands, Legion uses grass-fed whey without any artificial sweeteners, fillers, or food dyes, making it a cleaner, healthier choice. Plus, their protein powders are rich in essential amino acids, which are perfect for keeping me fueled and helping with muscle recovery. It’s a protein powder I feel good about including in my snacks—and it gives these protein balls an extra boost of quality and flavor.
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Chocolate Mint Protein Balls
A mint and chocolate on-the-go treat
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup pitted dates soak for 5-10 minutes in hot water to soften. Reserve a few tbps if mixture seems too dry
- 1/4 cup all natural peanut butter I used crunchy
- 3/4 cup large flake oats I pulsed mine a few times for a smaller size
- 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbps cacao powder
- 1/3 cup chocolate mint protein powder I use Legion Athletics Mint Chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla If using regular chocolate protein powder, add 1 tsp peppermint extract instead
- 1 tbsp reserved water from soaking the dates
Instructions
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Place dates in blender or magic bullet and pulse until dates start to break into small bits. Add peanut butter and pulse to blend. Scrape down and add remaining ingredients except chocolate chips. Blend together. At this point the dough will look like crumbs, but when you put some in your hand and press together, it should stick together well. Depending on the moisture of your dates, you may want to add a bit more peanut butter or water if it's too dry and add more oats if it's too wet. Work the chocolate chips in with your hands.
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Use a small scoop to make a ball about 1 and 1/2 inches in diameter and form with your hands. You should get 14 balls, unless you're tasting along the way. 🙂 Place on parchment paper and enjoy right away or put in the fridge or freezer to firm for later.
