Coconut Protein Snowballs – No-Bake Healthy Recipe

These Coconut Protein Snowballs are no-bake treats that look festive and taste incredible. Packed with protein, naturally sweetened, and coated in shredded coconut, they’re like healthier snowballs that fuel your body. Perfect for holiday snacking, meal prep, or when you need a quick energy boost without turning on the oven.

Beautiful, nutritious, and deliciously satisfying in every bite.

Summary

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
Total Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling)
Servings: 16 balls
Difficulty: Easy

Recipe Summary: No-bake coconut protein snowballs that are sweet, satisfying, and packed with nutrition. Perfect for healthy holiday snacking and meal prep.

Equipment

• Food processor or mixing bowl
  
• Cookie scoop or spoon
  
• Small bowl for coating
  
• Airtight container
  

Ingredients for Coconut Protein Snowballs

For the Snowballs

• 1 cup vanilla protein powder
  
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus more for coating)
  
• 1/2 cup almond flour
  
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  
• 2 tbsp almond butter or cashew butter
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• Pinch of salt
  
• 2-3 tbsp almond milk (if needed)
  

For Coating

• 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  

Directions for Coconut Protein Snowballs

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine protein powder, shredded coconut, almond flour, and salt in food processor or bowl.
   
2. Add Wet Ingredients: Add melted coconut oil, honey, almond butter, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
   
3. Adjust Consistency: If mixture is too dry, add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture holds together.
   
4. Shape: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using hands or cookie scoop.
   
5. Coat: Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut to coat completely.
   
6. Chill: Place on parchment-lined plate and refrigerate 30 minutes until firm.
   
7. Store: Keep in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
   

Tips & Variations

• Use vanilla or unflavored protein powder for best results.
  
• Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
  
• Roll in crushed almonds instead of coconut for variation.
  
• Freeze for up to 3 months for long-term storage.
  
• Perfect grab-and-go snack for busy mornings.
  

Nutrition Facts (Per Ball)

Nutritional Highlights

• High protein supports muscle recovery
  
• Healthy fats from coconut and nuts
  
• Naturally sweetened with no refined sugar
  
• Rich in medium-chain triglycerides from coconut
  

Dietitian Tips

• These balls provide sustained energy between meals.
  
• Protein powder supports satiety and muscle maintenance.
  
• Coconut provides quick-burning MCT energy.
  
• Perfect pre or post-workout snack with balanced macros.
  

Conclusion

These Coconut Protein Snowballs are proof that holiday treats can be both beautiful and nutritious. No-bake, protein-packed, and naturally sweet, they’re the perfect solution for healthy snacking during the busy holiday season. Keep a batch in your fridge for quick energy whenever you need it.

Coconut Protein Snowballs

No-bake coconut protein snowballs that are sweet, satisfying, and packed with nutrition. Perfect for healthy holiday snacking and meal prep.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingrédients

  

• For the Snowballs
• 1 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut plus more for coating
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 tbsp almond butter or cashew butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2-3 tbsp almond milk if needed
• For Coating
• 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Equipment

• Food processor or mixing bowl
• Cookie scoop or spoon
• Small bowl for coating
• Airtight container

Method

 

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine protein powder, shredded coconut, almond flour, and salt in food processor or bowl.
2. Add Wet Ingredients: Add melted coconut oil, honey, almond butter, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
3. Adjust Consistency: If mixture is too dry, add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture holds together.
4. Shape: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using hands or cookie scoop.
5. Coat: Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut to coat completely.
6. Chill: Place on parchment-lined plate and refrigerate 30 minutes until firm.
7. Store: Keep in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Use vanilla or unflavored protein powder for best results.

Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

Roll in crushed almonds instead of coconut for variation.

Freeze for up to 3 months for long-term storage.

Perfect grab-and-go snack for busy mornings.

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