How to Make Vegan Protein Balls

What is the Dish?

These energy balls are a perfect addition to your health-conscious menu. Entice even your most strong-willed customers to indulge in a moreish snack taking only 20 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

These healthy sugar shots can be enjoyed like a chocolate truffle with only a fraction of the calories

What Steps Do I Follow?

1. Tip the almonds into a food processor and blend until they have the texture of breadcrumbs. Add the cocoa powder and pulse until incorporated
2. Add the raisins, cherries, cranberries and chocolate drops. Mix together and slowly add in the water, being careful not to make the mixture too wet as it has to cling together
3. Cover a plate in the coconut and, using a pair of gloves, roll the mixture into small balls. Once you have your circular energy shots, roll through the coconut

What Equipment Do I Need?

Here you'll find the tools of the trade needed to replicate these snacks for your menu.

Chef Profile

"I have worked in the industry for more than 10 years.

"From sous chef to head chef to catering manager, I've worked my way up the ranks in environments ranging from a seafront restaurant to a military camp.

"My recipe ideas come from balancing flavours I've come across throughout my career and injecting them into classic dishes to give customers exciting tastes and enjoyable experiences."

Chris John | NCEC Development Chef