Making protein truffles is officially my favorite way to use protein powder.

If you love the combination of chocolate and coconut, think Almond Joy candy bars, then do yourself a favor and make these! You're future self will thank you, I promise.

5 Things you've got to know about these truffles:

Chewy, rich, chocolatey decadence in every bite
They take about 5 minutes to make (you have to refrigerate for an hour though)
Tooooons of refreshing coconut flavor
Each truffle is only 45 calories
Did I mention they're chock-full of healthy fats

Macros (per truffle):

44 Calories, 2.8g Fat, 2.75g Carbs (.33g fiber), and 2.3g Protein

2 Weight Watchers SmartPoints

Healthy Almond Joy Protein Truffles

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Healthy, high protein, Almond Joy inspired truffles

Author: Joe Duff
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins
Yield: 12 truffles
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 Scoop (30g) chocolate whey protein
2 Tbsp (24g) sugar substitute
2 Servings (6 Tbsp) (30) shredded coconut
1 Tbsp (15ml) coconut oil
2 Tbsp (30ml) low calorie/calorie-free chocolate syrup

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a small bowl (except for ½ a tablespoon (7g) of the shredded coconut)
Combine until a solid ball forms

Note: Depending on the protein powder you use it can change the consistency of your chocolate ball. Add chocolate syrup in ½ a tablespoon (7ml) at a time until consistency from the video is achieved.

Notes

2 Weight Watchers SmartPoints

*There was a mistake in the video it says 1 ⅔ tablespoon shredded coconut and was supposed to say servings. This roughly translates to 22g of shredded coconut.

The ½ tablespoon of shredded coconut was supposed to say ½ serving as well. This roughly translates to 8g of coconut.