Chocolate Energy Balls

This Chocolate Energy Balls recipe is the perfect on-the-go snack that is high in protein and easy to make!

Servings: 9

Nutrition: Carbs 12.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, Fat 6.2 g

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tbsp Nutricost cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 scoop Nutricost chocolate protein powder
• 1 and 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces.
2. Combine chopped chocolate, peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, salt, chocolate protein powder, old-fashioned oats, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture until well combined.
3. Use a cookie scooper to scoop even amounts of dough and roll them into balls. Place on a parchment paper and freeze for 15 minutes.
4. Serve and enjoy!

Creamy Chocolate Mousse

This Chocolate Mousse recipe is easy to make and deliciously creamy and rich!

Servings: 4

Nutrition: Carbs 32 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 27 g

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate
• 2 large ripe avocados
• 3 tbsp Nutricost cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon light agave nectar
• For serving: fresh raspberries, whipped cream, chocolate shavings

Directions:

1. Microwave chopped dark chocolate until completely melted. Set aside.
2. Add avocados, melted chocolate, cocoa powder, almond milk, vanilla extract, agave, and salt to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Chill mixture for 2 hours or overnight for more thickness.
4. Serve topped with raspberries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. Enjoy!