Snack

Cocoa and Pea Protein Oat Balls

Name: Cocoa and Pea Protein Oat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 70 g Gluten-free oats; 1 scoop, about 30 g Pea protein powder; 5 dates, about 100 g Medjool dates; 2 tsp, about 6 g Cocoa powder; 20 g Sunflower seeds; A pinch Salt; 2 to 3 tbsp Water

Dates, oats and a scoop of pea protein with cocoa and sunflower seeds. Dairy and nuts are both left out. 6 g of protein a ball.

Calories: 132kcal
Protein: 6g
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 20g

Per serving, makes 6. 15 minutes of work, then 30 minutes in the fridge. Published 8 September 2026.

Allergens

None of the fourteen declared allergens is in the ingredient list as written.

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Ingredients

Gluten-free oats70 g
Dry weight. Certified, which is the only thing that separates them from ordinary oats in the numbers.
Pea protein powder1 scoop, about 30 g
Medjool dates5 dates, about 100 g
Stoned weight.
Cocoa powder2 tsp, about 6 g
Sunflower seeds20 g
SaltA pinch
Water2 to 3 tbsp

Method

Pit the dates and blitz them with two tablespoons of water to a paste.
Add the oats, pea protein, cocoa, sunflower seeds and salt and pulse. Pea protein is thirsty, so the mix will look dry at first; add water a teaspoon at a time until it presses into a ball that holds.
Roll into six and chill for half an hour. They are firmer than the whey versions and keep for a week in the fridge.

Worth knowing

Pea protein has an earthy taste that cocoa hides well and vanilla does not. An unflavoured or chocolate powder is the one to use here.
Sunflower seeds give the crunch that nuts would otherwise provide. Pumpkin seeds work as well and carry a little more protein.

Other snack recipes that share ingredients with this one, or every snack under 300 calories a serving.

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