The BEST ever Healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls made with just 3 ingredients... dates, hazelnuts & cocoa powder!
We all know that the best way to eat Nutella is straight out of the jar with a spoon, right!? ABSOLUTELY!!! But... there comes a time in every girl's life when she needs to STEP AWAY from the Nutella jar. It's so good, but soooooo naughty! Which brings me to these totally guilt-free treats...
These 3 ingredient (yes you read that right... only 3 ingredients!!!!) healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls are made from medjool dates, skinless hazelnuts and cocoa powder. That's it!!! Brilliant, right!? They have that same delicious chocolate/hazelnut flavour as Nutella but without all the naughtiness.
You can make these bliss balls in a Thermomix or a conventional blender - either will work absolutely fine! The trick is to blitz the mixture until it resembles fine, sticky crumbs and then roll into balls. If your dates are a bit drier you might need to add a teensy bit of water to the mixture to help bring it together.
You can store these 'Nutella' Protein Balls in the fridge for up to 5 days. I actually prefer to store them in the freezer (in an airtight container for up to 2 months) - that way you can just grab one out when you need and it will be ready to eat within a few minutes. Easy peasy!
Protein balls really are the perfect non-naughty treat. They taste so darn good and you totally get to give yourself a high-five for making such a delicious little snack. PS. If you love bliss balls, then you just might like my Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Balls, Chocolate Brownie Bliss Balls, Nutty Oat & Date Energy Balls and my Healthy Salted Caramel Balls too....!
Healthy 'Nutella' Protein Balls | 3 Ingredients
Ingredients
- 200 g pitted medjool dates (see notes)
- 120 g skinless hazelnuts
- 2 tbs cocoa powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender or Thermomix. If using a blender, blitz until all ingredients are finely chopped and the mixture comes together.If using a Thermomix, press Turbo until the mixture is finely chopped and comes together.
- Take large teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls (see notes).
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
Nutrition
Helen
Why is it called Nutella Bliss balls when the Nutella seems to be missing.
Cheers
Helen
Lucy
Hi Helen, they're called 'Nutella' balls as they taste like Nutella (but healthy!).
Angela
Really quick & easy to make. Loved the flavour and texture of these Nutella bliss balls ❤️
Lucy
Thank you so much! xx
Elise
How many calories are these per serve
Lucy Mathieson
Hi Elise, I'm sorry but I dont have a nutritional calculator on my website right now (working on it!), but you can input the ingredients into any online calculator. xx
Michelle
Take all the ingredients nutrition facts add them one to each other with the good quantity and divided it buy the number of balls you have it will give you a great idea:)
Stephanie
Hi! Would carob work as a substitute for the cacao powder? My LO needs to eat hazelnuts regularly to keep allergies at bay but I've heard cacao isn't great for small kiddos
Lucy Mathieson
Hi Stephanie, I'm not sure to be honest! I've made these with cocoa powder as well as cacao powder - but never carob. I'd love to hear how it goes if you do try it!
Rachael
An amazing bliss ball recipe Lucy! Just in time for school too!
Lucy Mathieson
Thank you so much!!!