{"id":4420,"date":"2019-12-04T21:02:22","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T21:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/?p=4420"},"modified":"2019-12-12T16:42:17","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T16:42:17","slug":"candy-cane-protein-truffles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/candy-cane-protein-truffles\/","title":{"rendered":"Candy Cane Protein Truffles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>These Candy Cane Protein Truffles are the perfect Christmas party treat. They are super healthy, low-calorie, low-carb and even keto! These delicious, no-bake coated chocolate balls are made using avocado, peanut butter, and sugar-free sweeteners, making them entirely sugar-free and gluten-free.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" data-pin-description=\"These Candy Cane Protein Truffles are the perfect Christmas party treat. They are super healthy, low-calorie, low-carb and even keto! These delicious, no-bake coated chocolate balls are made using avocado, peanut butter, and sugar-free sweeteners, making them entirely sugar-free and gluten-free. | onecleverchef.com #protein #lowcarb #keto #truffles #candycane\" src=\"http:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-1.jpg\" alt=\"Candy Cane Protein Truffles on parchment paper\" class=\"wp-image-4425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> <em>I am partnering with Perfect Sports for today&#8217;s recipe. All of the concepts, ideas, and visuals are my own.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Were you searching for the perfect Christmas party recipe to share with your fitness buddies? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extra flavorful, Super nutritious, low in calories, low-carb, keto, and made using the very best ingredients, I promise you, these really pack a punch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Your Candy Cane Protein Truffles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Scoop the avocado in your blender container (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"I used my Vitamix (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DHSPXE\" target=\"_blank\">I used my Vitamix<\/a>), add in peanut butter, erythritol, almond milk, and cacao powder. Blend until very smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Add the protein powder. Blend until smooth. You might have to scrub the sides 1-2 times (Unplug your unit when doing so!!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Freeze the dough for at least 2 hours, or until it has the consistency of clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into balls and place them on the lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until frozen solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-2.jpg\" alt=\"Candy Cane Protein Truffles, uncoated, on parchment paper\" class=\"wp-image-4426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-2.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-2-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler, then coat them with liquid chocolate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-3.jpg\" alt=\"Candy Cane Protein Truffles being dipped in chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-4427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-3.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-3-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Place the coated balls back onto your lined baking sheet. Repeat for every ball. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-4.jpg\" alt=\"Candy Cane Protein Truffles, coated, on parchment paper\" class=\"wp-image-4428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-4.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-4-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8.  Optional: Drizzle some liquid chocolate on top and decorate with crushed candy canes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-5.jpg\" alt=\"Candy Cane Protein Truffles, coated and decorated, on parchment paper\" class=\"wp-image-4430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-5.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-5-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I Think You&#8217;ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Super Tasty!<\/strong> Yes, it is an obvious one, but still very worth mentioning! Often times healthy desserts turn out dry or bland&#8230; Not here! These offer a very strong chocolate + mint taste for very little calories per ball (117!).<\/li><li><strong>Top Quality Protein Powder.<\/strong> The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Candy Cane Ice Cream Whey Protein Isolate (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplementking.ca\/perfect-sports-diesel-1lb-candy-cane-ice-cream-perfect201\" target=\"_blank\">Candy Cane Ice Cream Whey Protein Isolate<\/a> used for this recipe is made with grass-fed cow&#8217;s milk from New Zealand. It is gluten-free, peanut-free and filler-free. <\/li><li> <strong>100% Healthy Ingredients<\/strong>. Made using avocado, erythritol, peanut butter, whey isolate, cacao powder, sugar-free chocolate, coconut oil, and almond milk, it really can&#8217;t be made healthier than this!<\/li><li> <strong>Perfect Party Treats!<\/strong> Easy to make, super healthy, low-calorie and very adaptable (want a pumpkin spice treat instead? Use pumpkin spice protein powder!), and beautiful, these are a guaranteed hit!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do I Have to Freeze the Mixture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mixture will have the consistency of chocolate pudding when going out of your blender. Freezing it for a couple of hours will allow you to be able to roll it into balls, as it will have a clay-like texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"850\" src=\"http:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-7.jpg\" alt=\"Candy Cane Protein Truffles on parchment paper\" class=\"wp-image-4436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-7.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-7-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if I Prefer Not to Decorate Them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No big deal! They will still be delicious, and the mint-ish taste of candy cane is strong enough without having to add sprinkled crushed candy cane on top or additional drizzled chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Protein Powder Did You Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For this recipe, I used <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Perfect Sports Candy Cane Ice Cream Whey Isolate Protein Powder (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplementking.ca\/perfect-sports-diesel-1lb-candy-cane-ice-cream-perfect201\" target=\"_blank\">Perfect Sports Candy Cane Ice Cream Whey Isolate Protein Powder<\/a>. The more I use this brand&#8217;s ISO protein powders, the more I like them! Made from grass-fed milk, peanut-free, filler-free, naturally sweetened with stevia, lactose-free, gluten-free, the list goes on! Plus all of the flavors I&#8217;ve tested are simply amazing, they really do have some of the best flavors out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Use a Different Protein Powder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! As stated above, this recipe is very adaptable. You could use any other type of protein powder. Want a pumpkin spice flavor? Use pumpkin spice protein powder! Want a cookies n cream kind of taste? Use cookies n &#8230; well you get the picture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"850\" src=\"http:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-6.jpg\" alt=\"Candy Cane Protein Truffles on parchment paper\" class=\"wp-image-4435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-6.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-6-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Protein Balls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/coconut-protein-bounty-balls-vegan-chocolate-covered\/\">Bounty Protein Balls<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/healthy-chocolate-rum-balls\/\">Chocolate Rum Protein Balls<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/lemon-coconut-protein-balls\/\">Lemon Coconut Protein Balls<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/apricot-protein-balls\/\">Apricot Protein Balls<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/cranberry-almond-granola-protein-balls\/\">Cranberry Almond Protein Balls<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you tried this recipe?&nbsp;Let me know how you liked it by <strong>leaving a comment &amp; rating<\/strong> below! Don&#8217;t forget to <strong>Follow Me<\/strong> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ca\/onecleverchef\/\">Pinterest<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/onecleverchef\/\">Instagram<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/onecleverchef\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;for more delicious recipes. I also LOVE seeing your creations, take a pic and Tag<strong> @onecleverchef<\/strong> on Instagram! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> <strong>***CLICK BELOW TO PIN FOR LATER!***<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"These Candy Cane Protein Balls are the perfect holliday treat. They are extra healthy, low in calories, low-carb, and even keto! These delectable, no-bake coated chocolate truffles are made using avocado, peanut butter, and erythritol, making them entirely sugar-free and gluten-free. | onecleverchef.com #healthy #truffles #protein #keto #lowcarb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-10-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 4421-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Candy Cane Protein Truffles<\/h2>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onecleverchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Candy-Cane-Protein-Truffles-1-150x150.jpg\"\/>\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t<p>These Candy Cane Protein Balls are so fudgy and taste so naughty that it is impossible to guess how healthy they are! Entirely sugar-free, low-carb, keto, and gluten-free, these are a guaranteed hit at your next Christmas party!<\/p>\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>Filling Ingredients<\/h4><ul><li>2 avocados (ripe)<\/li><li>1\/3 cup smooth peanut butter<\/li><li>1\/3 cup erythritol<\/li><li>1 cup candy cane ice cream whey protein powder Isolate (Perfect Sports)<\/li><li>1\/2 cup cacao powder<\/li><li>2 tbsp almond milk<\/li><\/ul><h4>Coating Ingredients<\/h4><ul><li>1\/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips<\/li><li>1 tsp coconut oil<\/li><\/ul><h4>Optional<\/h4><ul><li>2-3 candy canes (crushed)<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>Filling Instructions<\/h4><ol><li><p><strong>Blend.<\/strong> Scoop the avocados into your food processor or blender container. Add in 1\/3 cup peanut butter, 1\/3 cup erythritol, 1\/2 cup cacao, and 2 tbsp almond milk, and blend until very smooth. <\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Add Protein Powder.<\/strong> Add 1 cup candy cane whey protein powder and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a bowl and freeze until firm enough to roll into balls (minimum 2 hours).<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Line a large baking sheet<\/strong> with parchment paper, and roll the dough into 14 1-inch balls. <\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Freeze<\/strong> for at least 4 hours, or until frozen solid.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><h4>Coating Instructions<\/h4><ol><li><p><strong>Melt the chocolate chips<\/strong> and coconut oil in a double boiler. <\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Coat.<\/strong> Using a fork, hold a frozen chocolate ball over the melted chocolate, then, using a spoon, pour some liquid chocolate on top of it until it is entirely coated. Place the coated ball on the baking sheet. Repeat this step for every ball.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Decorate (optional). <\/strong>Drizzle some liquid chocolate on top and decorate with crushed candy cane.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Refrigerate<\/strong> for 15 minutes.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Store<\/strong> in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t<p>Nutrition Information is a rough estimate calculated without any toppings.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<p> <em>This post contains affiliate links which means I will make a small commission if you purchase through those links. I only recommend products that I use and trust!<\/em> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These Candy Cane Protein Truffles are the perfect Christmas party treat. They are super healthy, low-calorie, low-carb and even keto! These delicious, no-bake coated chocolate balls are made using avocado, peanut butter, and sugar-free sweeteners, making them entirely sugar-free and gluten-free. I am partnering with Perfect Sports for today&#8217;s recipe. 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