Description
Easy Pistachio Protein Balls are high-protein, no-bake snacks made with pistachio paste, protein powder, and a white chocolate coating—each bite delivers 10g of protein in just 155 calories.
Ingredients
- 150g white chocolate or pistachio protein powder
- 50g pistachios, crushed (reserve some for topping)
- 100g pistachio spread or paste
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup plant milk (e.g., light soy milk)
- 80g sugar-free white chocolate (or regular white chocolate)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 20g pistachio spread or paste (for coating)
Instructions
- Microwave pistachio spread for 10–15 seconds until soft.
- In a bowl, combine protein powder, crushed pistachios, melted pistachio spread, and 1–2 tbsp of plant milk. Mix well, adding more milk as needed until a dough forms.
- Form the dough into 10–12 balls. Chill for 10–15 minutes if sticky.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate, coconut oil, and the extra pistachio spread in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the chocolate coating and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Sprinkle with reserved pistachios and chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours until set.
Notes
- Use vanilla or white chocolate protein powder for flavor variation.
- Substitute pistachio paste with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Roll in coconut flakes or cocoa powder for a lighter option.
- Mix in chia seeds or freeze-dried berries for texture.
- Skip chocolate coating for a lower-calorie version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
