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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Beetroot Chocolate Bliss Balls

    Published: Jan 1, 2014 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    You only need 8 ingredients and 10 minutes to whiz up these chocolate beetroot bliss balls. Grab a few for breakfast or a snack. Vegan. #blissballs #energyballs #proteinballs

    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. 

    Bliss balls on a plate.

    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.

     

    Close up of a protein ball.

     

    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. 

    A plate of protein 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

     

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    Bliss balls on a plate.

    Beetroot Chocolate Protein Balls

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    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. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, Vegan, Western
    Servings 15
    Calories 80 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 75 g (⅔ 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

    Ideas for rolling:
    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

    Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.5mg

    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.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    Comments

    1. Barb

      April 25, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      YUM these are so GOOD!!

      Reply
    2. Jillian

      March 11, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      I was a little skeptical of these, but WOW, they are SO good!

      Reply
    3. Noelle

      February 11, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      This was quite the protein boost this morning! I love this recipe, thank you 🙂

      Reply
    4. Brandi

      August 20, 2017 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    5. Vanessa M.

      July 10, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        July 11, 2016 at 11:32 am

        I'm so glad that you liked it! Great substitution 🙂

        Reply
    6. Vohn

      July 15, 2015 at 10:32 pm

      5 stars
      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!) 🙂

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        May 16, 2014 at 10:42 am

        Thanks Vohn. They're fab treats!

        Reply
    7. Emily Flynn

      June 13, 2014 at 1:26 am

      Hi there,

      I am having some trouble getting them into balls as they are really sticky. What should I do?

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        June 13, 2014 at 3:02 pm

        Hi Emily. I'd just add some more milk/protein powder or oats to get a rollable consistency. I hope that works 🙂

        Reply
    8. Michaela ~ An Affair from the Heart

      May 15, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      They are so pretty!! Love it!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        May 15, 2014 at 4:25 pm

        Thanks Michaela, healthy and pretty - my favourite!

        Reply
    9. Kecia

      May 15, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      Those absolutely look TOOOOO good to be healthy!! Must have some, NOW!!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        May 15, 2014 at 1:47 pm

        Ha ha! Yup, they're goood!

        Reply
    10. Choclette

      January 28, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Kate Veggie Desserts

        January 28, 2014 at 8:54 pm

        Thank you! And thanks for running We Should Cocoa x

        Reply
    11. janet @ the taste space

      January 10, 2014 at 7:34 pm

      Ooh, I have never thought to add beets to my protein balls. What a great idea! 🙂

      Reply
      • Kate Veggie Desserts

        January 10, 2014 at 8:54 pm

        I hope you like them, Janet!

        Reply
    12. Cecilia

      January 08, 2014 at 12:55 am

      Wow from Boulder, Colorado! I just discovered your site through Taste Spotting, I love making these, but never considered using beets! Beautiful photography!

      Reply
      • Kate Veggie Desserts

        January 08, 2014 at 8:05 am

        Thanks so much, Cecilia! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Emily @amummytoo

      January 05, 2014 at 5:59 am

      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! 😀

      Reply
      • Kate Veggie Desserts

        January 05, 2014 at 3:14 pm

        Thanks for running #recipeoftheweek, Emily! And having such a fab blog, too. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Javelin Warrior

      January 03, 2014 at 4:35 am

      After all the holiday binging, excess of cookies and ridiculous amounts of pie, it's nice to have a healthful option to snack on!

      Reply
      • Kate Veggie Desserts

        January 03, 2014 at 10:09 pm

        My thoughts as well. I'm definitely weaning myself off of holiday excess!

        Reply
    15. Lancashire Food

      January 02, 2014 at 2:55 am

      What a fab entry, healthy chocolate whats not to like. Thanks for linking up 🙂

      Reply
      • Kate Veggie Desserts

        January 03, 2014 at 3:17 am

        Thanks for running it!

        Reply
    16. Julie's Family Kitchen

      January 02, 2014 at 2:37 am

      A healthy chocolate treat, perfect. #recipeoftheweek.

      Reply
      • Kate Veggie Desserts

        January 28, 2014 at 8:54 pm

        Thanks, Julie!

        Reply
    17. Deena Kakaya

      January 01, 2014 at 11:23 pm

      They look fantastic Kate, oats..who would have thought it x

      Reply
      • Kate Veggie Desserts

        January 01, 2014 at 11:28 pm

        Thanks, Deena!

        Reply

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