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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Gluten-Free Recipes

    Vegan Protein Balls Recipe (easy)

    Published: Feb 24, 2023 · Updated: Sep 29, 2023 by Jacqui Wormington · This post may contain affiliate links. · 2 Comments

    Enjoy this easy vegan protein balls recipe. They are one of the best snacks to have on hand for a healthy and quick snack! The protein balls are made with just 7 ingredients, and contain all essential amino acids thanks using tofu as main protein source.

    Jump to:
    • 💡 The recipe in a nutshell
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 👩🏽‍🍳 How to make vegan protein balls
    • 🌱 Benefits of eating tofu
    • 🥣 How to store?
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

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    vegan protein balls with chocolate flavor stacked into a pyramid

    💡 The recipe in a nutshell

    • Vegan (dairy free & no eggs)
    • Gluten free
    • Easy to make
    • Made in under 15 minutes
    • Beginner friendly
    • Protein packed (tofu, müesli, nut butter & flax seeds)
    • Healthy plant-based snack

    📋 Ingredients

    All you need to prepare these snack balls are:

    • Firm Tofu
    • Müesli, such as Familia Swiss Müesli
    • Peanut butter
    • Cocoa powder
    • Maple syrup
    • Dried seedless fruit of choice (eg dates, cherries)
    • Flax seed meal
    • Optional add-ins: a pinch of salt to enhance flavors, and instant coffee powder as a taste and energy booster.
    • To coat the vegan protein balls use more Müesli and/or coconut shreds.
    vegan protein balls with chocolate flavor assembled on a plate with familia swiss müesli in the background

    👩🏽‍🍳 How to make vegan protein balls

    Making vegan protein balls from scratch is so easy, which makes these perfect for beginners. Start by:

    1. Pressing tofu (minimum 10 minutes, best overnight)
    2. Mash tofu into small crumbs and add to the food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process until well combined.
    3. With a small cookie scoop, or a spoon, form dough balls.
    4. Leave uncoated, or coat spread-out muesli, or coconut shreds in a shallow plate and roll balls in it. Enjoy!

    🌱 Benefits of eating tofu

    Tofu is a great source of plant-based protein as it contains 8g of protein in 100g of tofu, and also all nine essential amino acids. In addition, it is a valuable plant-based source of iron, calcium, and the minerals manganese and phosphorous. It also contains nutrients like magnesium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1.

    🥣 How to store?

    Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. It is also possible to freeze these! Store them in an air-tight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and placed on a few paper towels.

    📖 Recipe

    vegan protein balls with chocolate flavor

    Vegan Protein Balls Recipe (easy)

    Jacqui Wormington
    Enjoy this easy vegan protein balls recipe. They are one of the best snacks to have on hand for a healthy and quick snack! The protein balls are made with just 7 ingredients, and contain all essential amino acids thanks using tofu as main protein source.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Lunch, Snack, Sweets
    Cuisine Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, WFPB
    Servings 32 balls

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 package Firm Tofu (14 oz / 400g)
    • 1 ½ cups Müesli, such as Familia Swiss Müesli
    • 1 cup Peanut butter
    • ⅓ cup Cocoa powder
    • ⅓ cup Maple syrup
    • ⅓ cup Dried seedless fruit of choice (eg dates, cherries)
    • ½ cup Flax seed meal
    • Optional add-ins: a pinch of salt to enhance flavors, and/or 2 teaspoon of instant coffee powder as a taste and energy booster.

    Coating

    • ⅓ cup To coat the vegan protein balls use more Müesli and/or coconut shreds.
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    Instructions
     

    • Press tofu for a minimum of 10 minutes, or best overnight. While the tofu is draining, combine the other ingredients (except coating) in a large bowl.
    • Mash the tofu with your hands (or use a fork) until it is small crumbs. Then add it to the rest of the ingredients and mix until fully combined. As an alternative, use a food processor and mix for around 1 minute to combine ingredients.
    • Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form dough into balls about 1 1⁄2 tablespoons in size, and roll in coatings.
    • Add müesli into a shallow dish. Add coconut shreds into a separate shallow dish. Roll balls in coatings directly after shaping it into a ball.
    • Store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to one week. Or in your freezer for longer storage (around 3 months).

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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    1. Janelle says

      March 22, 2023 at 4:11 am

      5 stars
      These hit the spot, I love them. I have been eating them on a daily basis. Thanks for an amazing recipe

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      • Jacqui Wormington says

        May 15, 2023 at 5:30 pm

        Hi Janelle, thank you so much for your feedback! I am happy to hear you enjoy this recipe.

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