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Healthy 15 minute mint chocolate chip protein balls with green coating and chocolate chips showing cross section

Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls

Healthy no bake mint chocolate chip protein balls featuring creamy cashew and protein powder base flavored with natural peppermint extract loaded with mini chocolate chips coated in smooth green candy melts or white chocolate. These nutritious protein packed treats taste like mint chocolate chip ice cream ready in just 15 minutes perfect for meal prep lunchboxes and post workout fuel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups raw cashews Or almonds
  • 0.5 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 0.33 cup honey Or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil Melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract Start with less
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt Pinch
  • 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips Plus extra for topping
  • 10 oz green candy melts Or white chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil For thinning
  • green food coloring If using white chocolate

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor For blending base
  • 1 Cookie scoop For uniform size
  • 2 Baking sheets For freezing and setting
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking
  • 1 Small microwave safe bowl For melting chocolate
  • 1 Fork For dipping balls

Method
 

  1. Add cashews to food processor blend until fine meal about 1 minute
  2. Add protein powder honey melted coconut oil peppermint extract vanilla extract salt process until sticky dough forms
  3. Transfer to bowl fold in mini chocolate chips distributing evenly
  4. Scoop and roll into 1 inch balls place on parchment lined sheet
  5. Freeze 15 to 20 minutes until firm
  6. Melt green candy melts with coconut oil stirring every 20 seconds until smooth
  7. Using fork dip each frozen ball in melted chocolate let excess drip return to sheet
  8. Immediately sprinkle with mini chocolate chips before coating sets
  9. Refrigerate 10 minutes until chocolate hardens completely
  10. Store in airtight container refrigerated up to 2 weeks or freeze 3 months

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.