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    Home / Recipes / Low Carb Snacks

    Almond Butter Balls with Coconut and Chocolate Chips

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 5, 2020 · 22 Comments

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    A no bake almond butter balls recipe that's quick and easy to make. These little protein bites are a perfect snack to boost energy during the day.

    no bake almond butter balls recipe
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    Back in the day, I used to love snacking on protein bars. However, it's tough to find a healthy brand that's also low in carbs. That's why I don't buy them any more.

    Now that I've been making my own low carb snacks, I need to find a way to make a good protein bar. Although I've used VitaFiber to make homemade Quest bars, it's been found that the isomalto-oligosaccharide IMO syrup isn't so low carb.

    After experimenting with different methods, it seems using a nut butter is the way to go for making your own protein bars. However, the resulting bar can be a bit crumbly.

    These almond butter balls could also be called keto protein balls. Rather than making bars, I formed them into balls so they wouldn't fall apart.

    No bake almond butter balls

    It's incredibly easy to make these tasty little snack bites. You just dump all the ingredients into a bowl, stir to combine, then form into balls. It couldn't be any easier!

    I love no bake treats because they are so quick to prepare. The process for making these almond butter balls is very similar to the chocolate chip cookie dough bites I've made in the past.

    Because it's so simple to make these little treats, it's perfect for those with busy schedules! Just try not to eat too many because there's about 2g net carbs in each ball.

    These little treats came out looking pretty cute. I'd even make them up to serve on a cookie try over the holidays. That way, you can offer guests a healthier option to the cookies.

    No bake almond butter balls

    You can use any whey protein powder you'd like in these bites. I used Designer Whey Vanilla Almond. Designer Protein is my favorite brand. And, each scoop of Designer Whey has only 3g net carbs.

    I know they say too much protein can get turned into sugar. But, as long as you aren't overdoing it, I think it's fine to have a protein shake as a snack.

    If you decide to use a plain unflavored protein powder in these almond butter balls, you'll want to add a flavor extract in too. Coconut, vanilla, or almond extracts would all taste great in these.

    no bake almond butter balls on plates

    Rather than use a flavoring extract, I used coconut SweetLeaf stevia drops. This really brought out the coconut flavor. The whey protein already had almond flavor so I though I'd enhance the coconut.

    Coconut is one of my favorite flavors so I really liked the fact that these nut butter balls are loaded with it. Can you ever get too much of this fantastic flavor?

    Almond Butter Balls Recipe with Coconut and Chocolate Chips

    No bake almond butter balls with coconut and chocolate chips

    If you aren't a fan of coconut, you might be able to replace it with something else. You might be able to substitute it with a nut or seed instead.

    I'm going to have to play around with this recipe and see if I can figure out how to make them keep the shape of a bar. Maybe I just need to add some coconut oil like I did with the no bake chocolate chip cashew butter bars. Since cashew butter is a bit high in carbs, I'd sub that out with a lower carb nut or seed butter.

    If you have some extra nut butter, you may want to try making my keto almond bread. It's light and fluffy and perfect for sandwiches!

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    Recipe

    No bake almond butter balls

    Almond Butter Balls with Coconut and Chocolate Chips

    5 from 4 votes
    A no bake almond butter balls recipe that's quick and easy to make. These little protein bites are a perfect snack to boost energy during the day.
    Prep Time:5 mins
    Total Time:5 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 20
    Calories: 87

    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup almond butter
    • ⅓ cup vanilla almond whey protein or vanilla flavor (1 scoop)
    • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
    • 3 tablespoons sugar free chocolate chips
    • ½ teaspoon SweetLeaf stevia drops I used coconut flavor
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients together in medium bowl until well combined.
    • Scoop and form into balls about a tablespoon in size.
    • Cover and store in refrigerator.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 87 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 6mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 9.6 % | % Protein: 14.5 % | % Fat: 75.9 % | SmartPoints: 3
    Values
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    Comments

    1. Lori Geurin

      May 16, 2018 at 9:08 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these and they were super yummy! I left out the stevia and used dark chocolate chips. Thanks for the wonderfully simple recipe!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 17, 2018 at 11:10 am

        You're welcome Lori!

        Reply
    2. Darlene Mobley

      January 13, 2018 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      I see an alternate suggestion for whey protein. Can plant-based protein be used using the same ingredients?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 13, 2018 at 4:58 pm

        It should be fine. I'd just add in a little at a time to make sure it holds together well.

        Reply
        • Ms.keto

          October 24, 2018 at 10:48 am

          5 stars
          Hello, could I use mct oil powder as a substitute ?...I can't wait to try these.

        • Lisa

          October 26, 2018 at 6:12 am

          If the MCT oil powder isn't flavored or sweetened, you may want to add in a little more sweetener. Otherwise, it should be fine.

    3. Jenn

      November 08, 2016 at 8:44 am

      These look like the perfect snack to have on hand. Totally trying these out this week. Thank you so much for posting.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 08, 2016 at 10:23 am

        Hope you like them!

        Reply
    4. Amy Harrison

      November 07, 2016 at 11:36 pm

      Can't wait to try these!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 08, 2016 at 5:16 am

        Hope you like them!

        Reply
    5. Laura W.

      November 06, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      These look amazing!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 07, 2016 at 5:21 am

        Thanks Laura!

        Reply
    6. Lori A.

      November 05, 2016 at 10:17 pm

      I have to try this! I was always a fan of Almond Joy and this sounds kind of like it.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 06, 2016 at 3:22 am

        There are all the elements here: coconut, chocolate and almonds.

        Reply
    7. Cathy Ballou

      November 02, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      These sound delicious!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 02, 2016 at 1:53 pm

        Thanks Cathy!

        Reply
    8. Mike Streib

      October 25, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      Lisa,

      My wife tried making these (ALMOND BUTTER BALLS RECIPE WITH COCONUT AND CHOCOLATE CHIPS) but is having difficulty making these go together.

      She has lots of experience in making the cooking dough bites which go really well. Not so much with these.

      We haven't thrown anything out, hoping that you might have a helpful suggestion for us.

      Thanks.

      Mike Streib

      Reply
      • M

        October 25, 2016 at 5:43 pm

        Mike,
        How dry was the almond butter? I ask because the Justin's one I have is very dry and the Kirkland one is more liquids and probably better for a recipe like this.

        Reply
        • Lisa

          October 25, 2016 at 7:39 pm

          I used Justin's Classic Almond Butter.

      • Lisa

        October 25, 2016 at 7:41 pm

        It helps to wet your hands if you are using them to form the balls. I used a cookie scooper. You can also add a bit more almond butter if needed.

        Reply
    9. Beki

      October 25, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      These sound really good! And...Can you suggest a different kind of protein powder (not whey-based)? or other sub? We have GF and DF in our house.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 25, 2016 at 7:44 pm

        You could use egg protein powder. A little coconut flour or almond flour could also be added.

        Reply

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