Healthy Brownie Balls

High-Protein Chocolate Snack for Athletes (No Added Sugars)

Craving something sweet, but still want your nutrition to support your training and recovery? These healthy brownie balls strike the perfect balance between taste and function. They’re rich, fudgy, intensely chocolatey, and made with pure, nutrient-dense ingredients — without refined sugars or unnecessary additives.

At Aurora Personal Training in Eindhoven, we regularly recommend snacks like these as pre- or post-workout fuel, or as a smart in-between snack during busy workdays. Practical, nutritious, and easy to take with you.

Why Choose Healthy Brownie Balls?

These brownie balls are more than just “tasty.” They actively support your energy, recovery, and satiety:

• Fast yet stable energy from dates (natural carbohydrates)

• High in protein thanks to cocoa whey → supports muscle recovery

• Healthy fats from nuts → long-lasting satiety

• No added sugars or processed ingredients

• Perfect for meal prep and on the go

👉 Ideal within a nutrition plan focused on
nutrition for muscle growth or fat loss with personal training.

When Is the Best Time to Eat Brownie Balls?

This snack fits seamlessly into different moments of your day:

Pre-workout

• ~60 minutes before strength training

• Provides quick energy without feeling heavy

Post-workout

• Ideal when combined with additional protein

• Supports muscle recovery after intense training

Between meals

• Prevents sugar crashes

• A healthy alternative to cookies or candy

Preparation

1. Lightly toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan until lightly browned.

2. Add dates, hazelnuts, cocoa whey, cocoa powder, honey, and salt to a food processor.

3. Blend for several minutes until a sticky, smooth mixture forms.

4. Roll the mixture into small balls using your hands.

5. Refrigerate the balls for at least 20 minutes.

6. Melt the dark chocolate using a bain-marie.

7. Roll the chilled balls in the melted chocolate.

8. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and let them set in the fridge.

Variations & Tips

• Extra crunch: add chopped almonds

• Vegan: use plant-based protein powder and maple syrup

• More intense cocoa: choose 85–90% dark chocolate

• Meal prep tip: keep up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze them

How Do These Brownie Balls Fit into Your Nutrition Plan?

This snack fits perfectly within:

• a high-protein nutrition plan

• an active lifestyle

• strength training & recovery phases

• conscious fat loss

Not sure how this fits your macros?
At Aurora Personal Training, we guide you with personal nutrition advice tailored to your goals.

👉 You may also like:

• Quark with fresh fruit & granola

• High-protein pancakes

• Chia pudding with mango & coconut

• Healthy Snickers

Ready to Combine Nutrition and Training the Smart Way?

At Aurora Personal Training Eindhoven, we work with a holistic approach:
strength training • nutrition • recovery • mindset

👉 Plan a free intake session and discover how we help you build a stronger, fitter body.