Ferrero Rocher Energy Balls
Ferrero Rocher Energy Balls
Ingredients
For the Energy Ball Base
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, full-fat, drained
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
For the Chocolate Hazelnut Coating
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, almond flour, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Process the ingredients until a smooth, pliable, chocolate-colored dough is formed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add 1/4 cup of the finely chopped hazelnuts to the dough. Pulse briefly in the food processor or mix by hand until the hazelnuts are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Scoop out portions of the dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into bite-sized balls. Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Refrigerate the energy balls for 30 minutes to allow them to firm up, which will help them hold their shape during coating.
- 6
While the balls are chilling, prepare the chocolate coating. Melt the chopped dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of finely chopped hazelnuts.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Remove the chilled energy balls from the refrigerator. Dip each ball into the chocolate-hazelnut coating, ensuring it is fully covered. Use a fork or a dipping tool to gently lift the ball and let excess chocolate drip off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Immediately place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined surface and sprinkle with fleur de sel for garnish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Allow the coated balls to set in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Ferrero Rocher Energy Balls
Ingredients
For the Energy Ball Base
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, full-fat, drained
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
For the Chocolate Hazelnut Coating
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, almond flour, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Process the ingredients until a smooth, pliable, chocolate-colored dough is formed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add 1/4 cup of the finely chopped hazelnuts to the dough. Pulse briefly in the food processor or mix by hand until the hazelnuts are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Scoop out portions of the dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into bite-sized balls. Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Refrigerate the energy balls for 30 minutes to allow them to firm up, which will help them hold their shape during coating.
- 6
While the balls are chilling, prepare the chocolate coating. Melt the chopped dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of finely chopped hazelnuts.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Remove the chilled energy balls from the refrigerator. Dip each ball into the chocolate-hazelnut coating, ensuring it is fully covered. Use a fork or a dipping tool to gently lift the ball and let excess chocolate drip off.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Immediately place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined surface and sprinkle with fleur de sel for garnish.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Allow the coated balls to set in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.