PB + Date Protein Balls with Chocolate Coating

A chewy, chocolatey, high-protein treat that’s naturally sweet and incredibly satisfying.

If you're constantly on the lookout for a snack that hits the sweet spot and helps fuel your day, these PB + Date Protein Balls are your new go-to. They're everything you want in a snack: rich, chewy, and coated in silky dark chocolate—with no refined sugar in sight.

Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, almond meal, and dates, they're naturally sweetened and boosted with a hit of plant-powered protein thanks to a scoop of WPI vanilla protein powder. The peanut butter adds that perfect nutty creaminess, while the dark chocolate coating takes things to a whole new level of indulgence—without the guilt.

Whether you need a mid-afternoon energy boost, a pre- or post-workout bite, or something to stash in your desk drawer for emergencies, these are the snack that has your back. They also store beautifully in the freezer, so you can always have a batch ready to go.

📝 Ingredients

For the Balls:

• ½ cup dates, soaked in boiling water for 5–10 mins, then drained

• ½ cup rolled oats

• ¼ cup almond meal

• ⅓ cup natural peanut butter (we love the crunchy kind!)

• 1 serve (30g) WPI vanilla protein powder

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• ¼ tsp salt

For the Chocolate Coating:

• 150g dark chocolate

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

👩🍳 Method

1. Blend the mix
Add the soaked dates, oats, almond meal, peanut butter, protein powder, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt to a food processor. Blitz until a sticky, cohesive dough forms. You should be able to pinch the mixture together easily. Taste and adjust sweetness with an extra drizzle of maple syrup if you like.

2. Roll & chill
Scoop out portions of the dough and roll into 12 evenly sized balls. Place them on a tray lined with baking paper and freeze for 1–2 hours, or until firm. This helps them hold their shape when dipped in chocolate.

3. Melt the chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth and glossy.

4. Dip & set
Using a fork or skewer, dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Place back on the lined tray. For extra indulgence, repeat for a double coating or drizzle more chocolate on top. Return to the fridge or freezer to set.

5. Store & snack
Keep your finished protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for longer-term snacking. If frozen, let them sit at room temp for 15–20 minutes before enjoying.

💡 Tip: Want to mix it up? Swap the peanut butter for almond or cashew butter, or roll your balls in crushed nuts or shredded coconut after dipping in chocolate!