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These protein-packed lava balls are a snack you'll want on repeat. The chocolate center adds a delightful surprise, but you can customize the filling to your liking—peanut butter could be a great alternative! The combination of wholemeal flour, almond flour, and chocolate protein powder creates a dough that's both nutritious and satisfying. The flax seeds add a binding element, while the nut butter brings richness. Bake these for a quick and healthy treat!
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Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Add the water to the flax seeds in a bowl and let sit for about 5 minutes until thickened.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, almond flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and nut butter.
Add the thickened flax seed mixture to the dry ingredients.
Slowly add the water, adjusting as needed, until a dough forms.
Roll the dough into balls, then flatten each ball slightly.
Add a piece of chocolate to the center of each flattened ball, then roll it back into a ball shape.
Repeat for all the dough balls.
Bake the balls for 8–9 minutes until fully cooked.
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Use a whey-casein blend or vegan protein powder to avoid a soggy batter.
You can substitute the chocolate filling with peanut butter or any other favorite filling.
Adjust the water quantity gradually to ensure the dough forms properly.
Can I use regular flour instead of wholemeal?
Yes, you can use regular flour, but wholemeal adds extra nutrients and fiber.
What type of protein powder works best?
A whey-casein blend or vegan protein powder works best to avoid a soggy batter.
Can I use a different nut butter?
Absolutely, any nut butter of your choice will work.
How do I know the balls are fully cooked?
The balls should be firm to the touch and slightly golden after baking for 8–9 minutes.
Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, you can use a gluten-free flour blend instead of wholemeal flour.
Hi, I’m Juliana! I’m a food-loving registered nutritionist passionate about making wellness simple, sustainable, and enjoyable. I’ve built this space to share nutrition advice and healthy, delicious recipes to help people feel their best, inside and out, and to encourage fun, balanced living.
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