Dark Chocolate Raspberry Protein Truffles
Delicious and healthy dark chocolate raspberry protein truffles that combine rich cocoa with fresh raspberries for a perfect guilt-free snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 truffles
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries, crushed
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine protein powder, crushed freeze-dried raspberries, almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the dry mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until firm enough to shape.
- Scoop small portions and roll them into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Optional: Roll each truffle in cocoa powder for a finishing touch.
- Place the truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, add finely chopped nuts or seeds to the mixture before chilling.