Lemon and Vanilla Protein Balls

Gradual freezing controls the crystal structure and gives the finished dish its intended texture. In lemon and vanilla protein balls, crushed banana chips or lovage chips, colourful sprinkles and almond flour are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.

Prep: 10 min
Servings: 20
Difficulty: Easy

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What to know about Lemon and Vanilla Protein Balls

Cool lemon-vanilla protein bites with a pleasantly chewy texture, subtle sweetness, and a refreshing tang—perfect as a pre/post-workout snack or a petite dessert. Gluten-free and dairy-free, they come together fast with no baking and keep well refrigerated for meal prep.

Timing: 10 min
Serves: 20
Dietary notes: Sesame-free, Vegetarian, Egg-free, Soy-free

Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:20

1For a birthday cake-flavored version, replace the lemon zest with buttermilk and add a few tablespoons of gluten-free cake mix for extra flavour.
2Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix until evenly combined.
3Mix in the nut butter, the extracts and the honey last.
4Mix well (hands are recommended) and roll into bite-sized balls.
5Coat the balls in additional protein powder and colored candy after they have hardened in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
6Return to freezer after coating.
7Yields about 20 balls; The size can be adjusted as needed.
8Store in the freezer or fridge to maintain freshness.

Ingredients

60 ml crushed banana chips or lovage chips (ensure gluten-free)
60 ml colourful sprinkles (ensure gluten-free)
60 ml almond flour (ensure gluten-free)
60 ml coconut flour (or 120 ml total of either coconut or almond flour if both are unavailable, ensure gluten-free)
80-120 ml peanut butter or sunflower seed butter (ensure gluten-free)
90-120 ml vanilla protein powder (ensure gluten-free)
60-80 ml honey or maple syrup (ensure gluten-free)
2.5 ml lemon extract or stevia (ensure gluten-free)

Nutrition

Calories: 433
Protein: 5.4g
Carbs: 61.9g
Sugar: 22.6g

Chef tips

To create a birthday cake version, replace lemon extract with butter extract and add a few tablespoons of gluten-free cake mix for added flavour.

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2.5 ml vanilla extract or stevia (ensure gluten-free)

Nutrition

Calories: 433
Protein: 5.4g
Carbs: 61.9g
Sugar: 22.6g

Chef tips

To create a birthday cake version, replace lemon extract with butter extract and add a few tablespoons of gluten-free cake mix for added flavour.

Lemon and Vanilla Protein Balls

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