No-Bake Chocolate Chip Coconut Collagen Balls
These protein-packed no-bake energy balls combine shredded coconut, almond flour, and collagen powder with mini chocolate chips for a satisfying treat. The coconut oil and maple syrup bind everything together, creating soft, chewy snowballs that firm up in the fridge. Perfect for post-workout snacks, healthy desserts, or when you need a quick energy boost. The natural sweetness from maple syrup balances the nutty coconut and almond flavors while the collagen adds a protein boost without affecting the taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 2 scoop hydrolyzed collagen
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Combine shredded coconut, almond flour, and collagen in a medium bowl
- 2
Mix coconut oil and maple syrup in a separate bowl
- 3
Add maple syrup mixture to dry ingredients and fold in chocolate chips
- 4
Form mixture into 1-inch balls
- 5
Refrigerate for 1 hour or freeze for 20-30 minutes until set
Tips
Use room temperature coconut oil for easier mixing and better binding
Roll balls between damp palms if mixture is too sticky to handle
Good to Know
refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months
make up to 1 week ahead and store refrigerated
serve chilled directly from refrigerator or thawed from freezer
Common Mistakes
avoid melted coconut oil or balls won't hold shape
don't skip chilling time or balls will be too soft
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I make these without collagen powder?
Yes, simply omit the collagen or replace with equal amount of additional almond flour for structure.
What if my mixture is too dry to form balls?
Add coconut oil 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture holds together when pressed.
How long do these keep at room temperature?
They'll soften at room temperature, so store refrigerated and only leave out 15-20 minutes before serving.