You only need 8 ingredients and 10 minutes to whiz up these chocolate beetroot bliss balls. They're full of protein, tasty and so easy. Store in the fridge or freezer and grab a few for breakfast or a snack. Vegan.
Beetroot Bliss Balls
These chocolatey beetroot bliss balls are healthy, have veg in them and they're easy-to-make and easy-to-eat.
The beetroot protein balls are filled with goodness courtesy of oats and protein-rich peanut butter. You can also add a scoop of protein powder for extra protein too!
I've added pureed beets - always a delicious bedfellow for chocolate. Just whiz them in the blender or food processor, then roll them in coconut, cacao, linseeds, anything you have to hand. This recipe couldn't be easier!
I love keeping a stash of them in the freezer so I can grab a few for an easy vegan breakfast. They thaw out and are a fantastic, tasty way to start the day. Plus, I love how they keep me full for ages.
Originally posted Jan 1 2014. Updated 11 March 2019.
I'll admit it: I've hit the chocolate pretty hard this Christmas.
And my mum's brandy-soaked Christmas cake kept me evenly hammered over the Yuletide season.
But I can't just pass up the remnants of the Quality Street tin cold turkey (boom boom), so I'll need a small healthy hit of chocolate every day to get back to my usual relatively good diet. Exit the toffee pennies, enter the protein ball.
My little ones need a bit of a detox as well. I need to put an end to the wild-eyed pleading for another chocolate penny as they rabidly run about, high on sugar, paper-tearing euphoria and the off-gassing of new toys and leftover sprouts. So they'll be tucking into these tasty and easy beetroot bliss balls.
Beetroot Protein Balls
These easy-to-make, easy-to-eat protein balls are filled with goodness courtesy of oats and protein-rich peanut butter and for the vegetable in this recipe I've added beets - always a delicious bedfellow for chocolate. I prefer mine rolled in milled linseeds for a bit of extra goodness, but also try cocoa powder, coconut or chopped nuts. Store them in the fridge or freezer for a quick treat for both adults and kids.
The protein balls have a subtle earthy taste from the beets, which go beautifully with the chocolate - just like in beetroot chocolate cake, beet chocolate truffles and beet chocolate milkshake!
Happy New Year x
Looking for more beetroot recipes? Try these!
Beet Nut Butter Cups , vegan
Beetroot Salad with Tahini Dressing, vegan
Beetroot Hummus, vegan
Beet Pizza, vegan/vegetarian
Beetroot Raspberry Chia Jam, vegan
Get the Chocolate Beetroot Bliss Balls Recipe
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📖 Recipe
Beetroot Chocolate Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 75 g (â…” cup) rolled oats
- 1 beetroot cooked and cooled or use vacuum sealed not in vinegar (about 75g)
- 125 g (½ cup) peanut butter or other nut butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder (optional) look for vegan if required
For rolling (optional)
- 1 tablespoon coconut, cocoa powder, milled linseeds etc...
Instructions
- In a food processor, whiz the oats until they are fine. Add all other ingredients and whiz to combine into a thick paste.
- Roll into teaspoon-sized balls, roll in coconut, cocoa etc… and store the beetroot bliss balls in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
Milled linseeds
Cocoa Powder
Coconut
Chopped nuts The nutritional information provided is approximate and is created with online calculators. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Barb
YUM these are so GOOD!!
Jillian
I was a little skeptical of these, but WOW, they are SO good!
Noelle
This was quite the protein boost this morning! I love this recipe, thank you 🙂
Brandi
Found these on pinterest. Soooo good. I made a second batch for the freezer so I can have quick breakfast on the go to work.
Vanessa M.
I had to figure out how to use up some beets I was gifted, and beets definitely were not in my arsenal for cooking or baking. Great recipe! I didn't roll the balls in anything - I just increased the protein powder from one tablespoon to one scoop of the powder so it wouldn't stick to anything.
Kate Hackworthy
I'm so glad that you liked it! Great substitution 🙂
Vohn
They're fabulous! Healthy chocolate treats - can't argue with that idea! Had them for the kids' after school snack (and some for me, too!) 🙂
Kate Hackworthy
Thanks Vohn. They're fab treats!
Emily Flynn
Hi there,
I am having some trouble getting them into balls as they are really sticky. What should I do?
Kate Hackworthy
Hi Emily. I'd just add some more milk/protein powder or oats to get a rollable consistency. I hope that works 🙂
Michaela ~ An Affair from the Heart
They are so pretty!! Love it!
Kate Hackworthy
Thanks Michaela, healthy and pretty - my favourite!
Kecia
Those absolutely look TOOOOO good to be healthy!! Must have some, NOW!!
Kate Hackworthy
Ha ha! Yup, they're goood!
Choclette
Love the addition of beetroot into these. They sound really good and look pretty too with the different coatings. Thanks for entering them into We Should Cocoa.
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thank you! And thanks for running We Should Cocoa x
janet @ the taste space
Ooh, I have never thought to add beets to my protein balls. What a great idea! 🙂
Kate Veggie Desserts
I hope you like them, Janet!
Cecilia
Wow from Boulder, Colorado! I just discovered your site through Taste Spotting, I love making these, but never considered using beets! Beautiful photography!
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks so much, Cecilia! 🙂
Emily @amummytoo
Beautiful!! I need these for my healthy start. Will grab the ingredients 🙂 Thanks very much for joining in with #recipeoftheweek. I've Pinned and tweeted this post and there's a fresh linky live now. Please do join in! 😀
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks for running #recipeoftheweek, Emily! And having such a fab blog, too. 🙂
Javelin Warrior
After all the holiday binging, excess of cookies and ridiculous amounts of pie, it's nice to have a healthful option to snack on!
Kate Veggie Desserts
My thoughts as well. I'm definitely weaning myself off of holiday excess!
Lancashire Food
What a fab entry, healthy chocolate whats not to like. Thanks for linking up 🙂
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks for running it!
Julie's Family Kitchen
A healthy chocolate treat, perfect. #recipeoftheweek.
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks, Julie!
Deena Kakaya
They look fantastic Kate, oats..who would have thought it x
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks, Deena!