These no bake brownie fudge balls are a healthy fudge-like brownie bite, high in protein and just 80 calories each, they’re a perfect little chocolate treat!
Alright guys, you asked for them and so here they are.
I have to say, this might’ve been the first time that while editing pictures, I was seriously questioning my sanity with throwing these out into the internet. I mean seriously. Look at them. I wasn’t kidding about the poop reference.
I actually hate potty humor. It’s gross, it makes me uncomfortable and I deal with enough real life “potty issues” living with a man (and a dog that thoroughly enjoys coating her whole body with shit) that I don’t need it thrown into normal conversation as an attempt to be funny.
But….these balls. There’s just no denying the similarities. And if you’re thinking “oh, it’s not so bad.” I give you this picture.
The ground flax seed just puts it over the edge, no?
Every time I’ve pulled this picture up on the computer while editing and writing this post, I’ve either cringed or laughed out loud. It’s a weird mix of emotions.
So here’s the low down on these. Despite their appearance, they are complete fudgy, salted brownie, truffle like bliss for less than 80 calories a poop pop and over 5g of protein each.
I know I’ve sung the praises of the raw brownie bite thing before (and those are still very good) but these might actually be better.
I only have two regrets.
1. their unfortunate appearance.
2. not making more than six.
Make them, eat them, just don’t take pictures of them and post them on the internet. One set of pictures of these is enough.
No Bake Brownie Fudge Balls
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oat flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, depends how much you want to play up the salted chocolate combination, I used 1/2 but you could definitely taste the salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except water in a food processor and process until completely mixed together.
- Slowly drizzle water in while food processor is on until a ball just starts to form. You may not need all the water.
- Transfer dough to a small bowl and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Remove from freezer and roll into balls.
- Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
This is a great treat for everyone knowing that now everyone love to bake. I bet this is less time consuming.
Who cares how they look, they sound delicious!
Upon first glance, I thought “damn, these are date balls aren’t they” I was sad cause I’m out of dates. But then I look at the ingredients, and woop – no dates! Also, I have all the ingredients! OH mama!! :)
lol… are you vowing to now never make another brown ball again?
I love chocolate, and chocolate paired with protein is a win/win.
Ha! There are just some recipes that look “crappy” no matter how great they taste!
I had to change the photo of my pumpkin protein pudding to just the ingredients, because people kept telling me it looked like…well, make it and see for yourself. ;) https://lifewithcheeseburgers.com/2012/01/31/protein-pumpkin-pudding/
I love all the healthy stuff that went into these fudge balls, they look so rich, almost like underdone brownies. And, the fact that they only have 80 calories per poop makes me wanna make them. Gotta gather up ingredients though coz I don’t have any protein stuff.
They look incredible and so fudgy and chewy. Great pics, on that brand-new never used towel, too. Hope they didn’t leave a black mark. Lol
Have you always watermarked your images? I am thinking I have to start. They keep getting used on other people’s blogs and passed off as theirs.
I just started doing it a few days ago. I’ve found so many pins of my stuff that lead to nowhere so for now I’m just doing it on the image that I put the pin it button under. I should really do it on all of them but I guess that’s just me being lazy. I fought it for some time but between pinterest dead ends and people grabbing images w/o asking, it was time.
I definitely want to make these little love balls! Do you think I could sub a tbsp of brown rice protein powder + a tbsp cocoa powder for the chocolate protein powder?
Dang these look good!