Vanilla protein balls
Vanilla protein balls are a no-bake snack made with vanilla protein powder, roasted cashews, peanut butter, LSA, dried blueberries and desiccated coconut. The Thermomix grinds the nuts and LSA finely, then mixes everything into a firm, rollable dough in minutes. Ideal as a post-workout snack or lunchbox treat, ready without any cooking.
About this recipe
Vanilla protein balls Thermomix TM7 are the ultimate quick snack: no baking, no cooking, and one bowl does all the work. If you have been searching for protein ball recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this version delivers everything in a single mixing bowl. The TM7 grinds the roasted unsalted cashews and LSA to a fine, even crumb, which binds beautifully with the natural peanut butter and vanilla protein powder. Chopped dried blueberries add bursts of fruity sweetness, while desiccated coconut gives a chewy bite and a pretty coating. A splash of water brings the mixture to the ideal rollable consistency, and the built-in scale means you weigh every ingredient straight into the bowl. These energy balls are ideal for meal prep on Sunday, a quick breakfast on the go, lunchboxes or a post-workout treat. You only need to shape and chill them before enjoying this healthy, protein-rich snack.
Preparation tips
- Use roasted unsalted cashews at room temperature so the TM7 grinds them evenly without turning greasy; if the mixture feels too dry when rolling, add water one teaspoon at a time until it holds together.
- Roll the protein balls between slightly damp hands so the peanut butter mixture does not stick, then toss them in desiccated coconut for a neat coating that also stops them sticking together in the box.
- Store the balls in an airtight container in the fridge; they also freeze well. For a nut-free lunchbox version, replace the peanut butter and cashews with toasted sunflower seeds and seed butter.
Recipe variations
- Chocolate version: replace half of the desiccated coconut with cacao powder in the mix, add a handful of dark chocolate chips when the blueberries go in, and roll the finished protein balls in extra cacao for a brownie-like treat.
- Festive winter variation: swap the dried blueberries for chopped dried cranberries and add a pinch of cinnamon and orange zest, giving the protein balls a seasonal flavour that works beautifully on a holiday snack board.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the protein powder and LSA directly into the bowl, saving separate measuring cups. [Weighing]
- Fine grinding - Grinding function of the TM7 turns the roasted cashews into an even crumb, giving the protein balls a smooth, uniform bite. [Grinding]
- Even chopping - The TM7 chops the dried blueberries into small fruity pieces that spread consistently throughout the sticky peanut butter mixture. [Chopping]
- Complete mixing - The Thermomix mixes peanut butter, protein powder and coconut into one rollable dough, faster and more evenly than by hand. [Mixing]
- Firm dough - Kneading power of the TM7 brings water and LSA together into a firm ball of dough, ready to shape within minutes. [Kneading]
Ingredients
- roasted unsalted cashew nuts
- natural peanut butter
- LSA
- dried blueberries
- natural vanilla protein powder
- desiccated coconut
- water