20 Vegan Protein Ball Recipes: Better Than Cookies!

Forget about sugary cookies! Whether you call them vegan bliss balls, energy bites, or sugar-free vegan protein ball recipes, these snacks are tastier – and way healthier!

By Lora O’Brien

Just about everyone loves cookies, right? I mean, we all have childhood memories of twisting Oreos apart to customise the filling-to-cookie ratio. Or maybe we remember the smell of home baked oatmeal and raisin cookies coming fresh out of the oven. Licking the mixing spoon for chocolate chip biscuits was always a much-loved activity for me as a wee one. And at uni, I downed packages of Jaffa Cakes for energy before exams.

But the sad fact is, most cookies (especially packaged ones) are junk food at its worst. They contain all kinds of bad fats, sugar and white flour, making your GI rise like a thermometer on a hot day in July. With the exception of peanut butter cookies, most biscuits contain way more (bad) carbs than protein, too.

The Benefits Of Making Vegan Protein Balls

Protein has been recognised as a muscle building and repairing aid, and is also one of the main nutrients to keeping hunger at bay, but vegans often wonder how they can fit this into their diet.

Luckily, there’s a very tasty solution – protein balls!

Whilst protein balls used to be a bit tough and bland (and frankly, many of the packaged varieties still are), there are loads of vegan protein ball recipes that are rich, fudgey and packed with the flavours of your favourite cookies. Think: chocolate chip, oatmeal, apple spice and gingerbread, for example.

The recipes I found here below are all balls are all vegan, gluten-and-dairy-free and contain no refined sugar! (Though yes, they do contain sweet stuff like honey or dates). If you use a good quality protein powder to make yours, you’ll not only be noshing on healthy protein, but lots of vitamins, minerals and fibre, too.

And did I mention they need no cooking, and are easy enough for kids to make? Be creative, use your favourite ingredients, and stock up on great vegan protein powders.

And if you’re really looking for a low GI treat, it’s fine to omit the sweeteners. But above all – enjoy!

20 Sugar Free Vegan Bliss Ball Recipes

sugar free vegan protein ball recipes

1. Mocha Hazelnut Power Balls

Who needs cookies when you could have these alongside your daily cuppa? Just imagine the energy you’d have after eating one of these mocha-flavoured balls and drinking a hot almond latte!

Get the recipe here.

mocha hazelnut energy balls

2. No Bake Pumpkin Pie Balls

You’re taste buds will go crazy with excitement! These delicious vegan balls are like heavenly desserts. They have a speckling of pumpkin spice, and the protein comes from super healthy hemp seeds. But if you want even more nutrients, why not add some INNOPURE B12, which vegans are often lacking?

Get the recipe here.

3. Apple Pie Almond Butter Balls

The perfect go-to office or after-school snack, this recipe is a bite-size delight that tastes just like homemade apple pie, but with way more protein and calcium, thanks to the almonds.

Get the recipe here.

4. Blueberry Chia Protein Balls

Like a bit of blueberry muffin in a sugar free, vegan protein ball recipe! These are packed full of plant based proteins, which is ideal for anyone on a vegan diet, and they also have the added tartness of lemon – a perfect partner for the blueberries.

Get the recipe here.

5. Raspberry Chocolate Protein Balls

I know what you’re thinking: she put a truffle recipe here by accident, right? Nope, my friends – these amazing looking treats are actually just another of our sugar free vegan protein ball recipes. But they DO have all the flavour and texture of a truffle!

Get the recipe here.

sugar free vegan protein ball recipes

6. Bliss Balls with Mulberries

Is this one of the prettiest sugar free vegan protein ball recipes or what? They’re a perfect staple for vegans, these yummy, chewy energy balls are a good source of fibre, with the most beautiful coconutty flavour in every bite.

Get the recipe here.

vegan bliss balls

7. Pistachio Matcha Truffles

This is one of the healthiest sugar free vegan protein ball recipes! That’s because they’re packed with antioxidant green tea powder, as well as other highly nutritious ingredients. Why not enjoy eating a healthy treat that is well-balanced?

Find out more here.

8. Raw Vegan Bliss Balls

These different vegan bliss balls are all easy to make. But the variety of flavours and textures really comes from whatever you roll them around in. Think: sesame seeds, cinnamon, chia seeds…whatever you fancy!

Get the recipe here.

sugar free vegan protein ball recipes

9. Vegan Chocolate Fruit Bliss Balls

These may look basic, but the combination of chocolate, coconut, nuts and orange makes them rich in both flavour and texture. Is it just me, or do these flavours evoke a bit of Christmas time for some reason? In any case, I can testify these go down very well with a nice espresso.

Get the recipe here.

25 Vegan Protein Ball Recipes better than cookies

10. Pistachio Sesame Balls

Made with only 5 ingredients, these super-healthy tidbits are the perfect homemade snack. They contain no refined sugars and are raw, vegan, gluten-free and Paleo-friendly, too! My tip? Add a dash of organic rose water for a gorgeous Persian flavour. One of the most exotic sugar free vegan protein ball recipes for sure!

Get the recipe here.

sugar free vegan protein ball recipes

11. Chocolate Quinoa Energy Balls

Remember I said these sugar free vegan protein ball recipes were even tastier than cookies? Here’s the real proof! These are packed with an amazing mixture of quinoa, dark chocolate, nuts and sea salt, and are guaranteed to give you an energy boost, especially before or after a workout.

Get the recipe here.

chocolate vegan bliss balls

12. Peanut Butter & Chocolate Vegan Protein Balls

Cocoa powder, peanut butter and bananas – it sounds almost like a cake, and that’s pretty much how these taste! To make these fudgy-textured balls look a bit fancier, just roll them in some cocoa powder.

Get the recipe here.

vegan bliss balls

13. Quinoa Matcha Protein Ball Recipe

I love this recipe, because it has superfoods from two totally different countries. There’s quinoa from Peru, and matcha from Japan. They both add up to a wonderfully healthy (and rather cosmopolitan) snack.

Get the recipe here.

14. Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites

Who needs poppyseed muffins or cake when you can enjoy these flavourful, easy-to-make lemony bites? These are perfect as a tea-time treat without the added calories. But PLEASE NOTE: do NOT use Truvia as stipulated in the recipe – this stuff is poison! (click here to see why). Please substitute pure Stevia instead!

Get the recipe here.

lemon energy bites

15. Vegan Power Balls Three Ways

Talk about superfoods! From maca to spirulina powders, hemp to chia seeds, these balls have it all! Seriously, they’re a perfect representation of all the best, most nutritionally dense foods you can think of. They’re practically medicine – if medicine was really, really tasty and lovely to look at, that is!

Spirulina is great for detoxing, and maca is perfect for those with hormonal issues.

Get the recipe here.

sugar free vegan protein ball recipes

16. Vegan Mint Energy Bites

Those thin After Eight dinner mints have been popular for decades, and now these bite-sized snacks contain that most loved combination of flavours. Energy boosting, seriously gooey and simply moreish. There is happiness in every bite, you might find yourself enjoying them all to yourself!

Get the recipe here.

sugar free vegan protein ball recipes

17. Carrot No Bake Energy Bites

Sweet, spicy and nutty. Who doesn’t love carrot cake? But it’s usually packed with dairy and sugar, so when you crave those delicious flavours, try these vegan bliss balls instead. This recipe will have everyone helping themselves to more than just one.

Get the recipe here.

sugar free vegan protein ball recipes

18. Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls

I get frequent cravings for oatmeal cookies, but when I learned this recipe, this became my go-to snack. Just as tasty, but with a nice protein kick from all the nuts.

Get the recipe here.

oatmeal energy bites

19. Turmeric Protein Bites

Ah, turmeric! That most trendy of anti-inflammatories. It does wonders for your health on its own. But how can those who dislike the taste reap the benefits? Well, through one of our sugar free vegan protein ball recipes, of course! Combined with nut butter and protein powder, these are also real muscle builders, too.

Get the recipe here.

sugar free vegan protein ball recipes

20. Spicy Bean Balls

I thought I’d save this one as a surprise at the end. Sugar free vegan protein ball recipes don’t always have to be sweet, of course! These ones are nice and spicy, and a little bit cheesy too, thanks to nutritional yeast. Perfect for those of you who like your snacks savoury. These are healthy enough to be a great lunch side dish, and only contain 50 calories a bite!

Get the recipe here.

savoury vegan protein balls

Main image: Antioxidant protein balls.

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