Low refined sugar and high protein. Satisfying the sugar and chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
3 Tbsp rolled oats
200g Medjool dates
2 Tbsp nut butter
2 heaped Tbsp cocoa
2 Tbsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp protein powder
1 Tbsp almond meal
1 tsp vanilla extract
TO COAT
Dark chocolate, melted
Cacao nibs, coconut, or flaked salt
Method
Place oats into Thermomix bowl and mill 3 sec/sp 8.
Add remaining ingredients, excepting coating ingredients bowl and blend 10 sec/sp 8. Scrape down and repeat until smooth.
Roll heaped teaspoons of mixture into balls and coat in melted chocolate. Sprinkle with cacao nibs, coconut, or flaked salt.
Makes around 20.
Notes
ADDITIONS: ~ Dried raspberry or strawberry powder ~ Flavoured protein powder. ~ Orange zest and orange oil in place of vanilla. Add a little dash of Cointreau for the adult version. ~ Use hazelnut butter and form balls around a roasted hazelnut – add hazelnut liqueur in place of vanilla for the adult version. ~ Add peppermint essence in place of vanilla. Top with finely chopped peppermint royal mints.
Recipe by ThermoGourmand at https://thermogourmand.com.au/index.php/2025/04/21/chocolate-brownie-bliss-balls/