No-Bake Tahini Chocolate Protein Power Balls

A enjoyable spin on a basic THM recipe, these tahini power balls require zero cooking, are packed stuffed with protein and offers you power all day! They arrive collectively in 10 minutes and are simply moveable for a snack on-the-go.

Do you know that the most well-liked recipe on THM are my no-bake oatmeal protein power balls? For good motive too! They’re scrumptious, nutritious and SO simple to make. That’s sort of my jam. I really like something that packs a punch and may be made in minutes. No slaving away within the kitchen for hours!

Nonetheless, in the previous few months I’ve heard from a few of you that you simply wished to see a nut-free model of that recipe. Which after all made my thoughts instantly go to certainly one of my favourite meals: tahini. Should you’re an avid THM weblog reader, you’ll know I’m obsessive about tahini. Any probability I get to share a recipe with tahini, I’m down. I’ve shared a Tahini Date and Cinnamon Smoothie, Tahini Butter Cups with Honey Candied Cereal, and Chocolate Chip Tahini Bars… amongst many others!

Tahini is such a nutritious and versatile substances on the subject of recipes. I can’t assist myself! It’s the good addition to those protein balls. It provides a touch of savory to the in any other case candy substances.

What’s Tahini?

Tahini is a paste or “butter” produced from floor sesame seeds. Severely, that’s it! I’ve by no means tried to make my very own as a result of you will discover it in most main grocery shops by the opposite nut and seed butters. It’s a nice nut butter substitute for anybody with a nut allergy or for kiddos in a nut free college. To not point out, it’s additionally tremendous excessive in protein so make an excellent addition to those power balls.

Plus tahini + honey jogs my memory of sesame snaps which have been certainly one of my favourite candy treats rising up!

Components in Tahini Power Balls

• rolled oats – the bottom of those power balls.
• tahini – you’ll discover this by the opposite nut butters within the grocery retailer.
• honey – a pure sweetener to make these snacks additional addicting 😉
• milk of alternative – I sometimes use oat milk or almond milk however any milk works!
• chia seeds – helps bind the balls collectively and provides wholesome fat and fiber.
• vanilla extract – a scrumptious taste enhancer.
• cinnamon – the proper spice pairing.
• salt – to deliver the entire flavors collectively.
• chocolate – I like chopping up a darkish chocolate bar however utilizing chocolate chips may even work.
• protein powder or coconut flour – each protein powder and coconut flour work nice in these balls! Protein powder will add a bit bit extra protein however each are nice choices. My favourite manufacturers of protein powder are: Backyard of Life Uncooked Natural Protein (in Vanilla) and Vega Sport Protein Powder (in Vanilla).

Customise this recipe!

I’m all about that customization and serving to you guys to make my recipes your individual.

• Not a fan of tahini? You’ll be able to sub any seed or nut butter!
• Chocolate ain’t your factor? Combine in some chopped raisins or different dried fruit.
• Need a double-dose of chocolate? Sub in chocolate protein powder! This recipe works with each whey and plant-based protein powder although it’s possible you’ll want to regulate the quantity of non-dairy milk relying on which model you utilize.

There’s solely two stuff you can’t sub on this recipe: oats and honey. Oats are the bottom of the recipe so I wouldn’t advocate subbing with another grain. Honey is the first binder and we haven’t discovered different sweeteners to work as nicely. We’ve tried them with maple syrup and so they simply didn’t stick as nicely so proceed with warning.

How you can Make Tahini Chocolate Protein Power Balls

STEP 1: Combine collectively the tahini, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and protein powder or coconut flour in a bowl, stirring to mix.

STEP 2: Add within the chia seeds, oats and chocolate. Stir to mix.

STEP 3: Pour within the milk 1 tablespoon at a time till the combination comes collectively right into a sticky ball. I’ve discovered that I often want ~2 tablespoons when utilizing coconut flour and nearer to 4 tablespoons when utilizing protein powder.

STEP 4: Roll the combination into balls along with your palms.

How you can Retailer Protein Balls

Retailer your protein balls in an hermetic container within the fridge for 1-2 weeks. You can even freeze for longer storage.

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Tahini Chocolate Protein Power Balls

A enjoyable spin on a basic THM recipe, these tahini power balls require zero cooking, are packed stuffed with protein and offers you power all day!

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1–2 tbsp milk of alternative
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup or 1/2 chocolate bar, chopped
• 1/2 cup impartial or vanilla flavored protein powder 

*OR 2 tbsp coconut flour for those who don’t have protein powder

1. In a bowl, combine collectively the tahini, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and both the protein powder or coconut flour and stir to mix.
2. Add within the chia seeds, oats and chocolate and blend.
3. Pour in your milk of alternative 1 tablespoon at a time till every thing comes collectively right into a sticky ball. In case you are utilizing coconut flour it’s possible you’ll solely want 2 tablespoons or nearer to 4 if utilizing protein powder.
4. Roll the combination into balls and retailer within the fridge.

Notice: for those who use protein powder it’s possible you’ll want roughly honey relying on how candy it’s.

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