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No-bake peppermint protein balls arranged on parchment paper, coated in white chocolate, and sprinkled with peppermint bits.

Chocolate Peppermint Protein Balls (Refined Sugar-Free, No Bake, High Protein, Vegan)

These No-Bake Peppermint Protein Balls taste like chocolate peppermint bark in energy ball form! They’re vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and packed with 6g of protein per ball! Perfect for a healthy Christmas snack or post-workout treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Serving Size 14 Protein Balls

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Parchment Paper
  • 1 Bowl to melt chocolate
  • 1 Fork to dip
  • Measuring spoons & bowls

Ingredients

Base:

  • 1 cup Medjool dates ,about 8–10, pitted
  • ½ cup almond butter
  • 2 scoops chocolate protein powder ,60g
  • ¼ cup gluten-free rolled oats or almond flour for grain-free
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract

Coating:

  • 1 bag white baking chips (I used Camino Brand)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • Crushed peppermint candies (I used 4-5 mini candy canes)

Instructions

Step 1: Prep your tray

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    11x15 pan lined with parchment paper

Step 2: Blend the base

  • In a food processor, blend the dates, nut butter, and honey or maple syrup until smooth and sticky. This creates your chewy, naturally sweet base.
    dates, nut butter, and honey or maple syrupblended together in a food processor for peppermint protein balls.

Step 3: Add the dry ingredients

  • Add the protein powder, oats (or almond flour), cocoa powder and peppermint extract and blend until a thick dough forms.
    NOTE: If the mixture looks dry or crumbly, add 1–2 tablespoons of water to help it come together.
    Blending protein powder, oats (or almond flour), cocoa powder, peppermint extract in a food processor to make chocolate peppermint energy balls.

Step 4: Roll into balls

  • Scoop and roll into 10 bite-sized balls using your hands or a cookie scoop. Place them on the parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
    No-bake peppermint protein balls rolled and ready to chill — smooth and chocolatey texture.

Step 5: Coat in chocolate

  • Melt white chocolate and coconut oil together in 20–30 second increments in the microwave (or use a double boiler) until smooth. Using two forks, dip each ball into the melted chocolate and place them back on the tray.
    Dipping chocolate peppermint protein balls into melted white chocolate coating.

Step 6: Decorate and chill

  • Before the coating sets, sprinkle each ball with crushed peppermint candies. Refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate coating has hardened.
    Decorating healthy chocolate peppermint protein balls with crushed peppermint candies.

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Notes

Storage & Freezer Tips

Store your peppermint protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
To freeze:
 Place the balls on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll keep for up to 3 months.
 To enjoy, thaw in the fridge overnight or let sit at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes before eating.
Freezing Tip: Freeze them without the candy cane topping for the best texture. Add a chocolate drizzle and sprinkle the candy on after thawing for extra crunch!

Macros per ball, based on 14 servings

  • Calories: 127 kcal
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 6.4g
  • Carbs: 11g
  • Fiber: 1.4g
  • Sugar: 5.3g
    (Macros will vary slightly depending on your protein powder and chocolate.)