Fuel Up With Dessert! 7 Protein Ball Recipes

If the classic Spring dessert has been on your mind, let these carrot cake protein balls step in to curb your cravings. Both vegan and gluten-free, this energizing recipe uses natural ingredients like dates and applesauce to keep the sugar content on the lower side of things.

These vegan-friendly peanut butter protein balls are a tasty option for before or after a workout. If you're craving a little crunch, you'll love the addition of brown rice crisp cereal on the outside that mixes up the texture.

Cottage cheese, raw almonds, and rolled oats may seem like an unfamiliar recovery combination, but they lay the base for the protein in this cherry almond protein ball recipe. These balls are not overly sweet, since the addition of dried cherries brings a sour tang to the mix.

These five-ingredient cookie dough protein balls taste like the batter of your favorite peanut butter cookie and are easy-to-grab fuel for a tough strength-training session. Adding ground flaxseed to this treat is a great way to bring extra protein — and make use of that big bag in the fridge.

These bright, bold, and fruity balls only look like a chocolatier specialty. Roll up a batch of low-calorie chocolate raspberry balls in advance, and enjoy when dessert cravings strike.

These dairy- and gluten-free chocolate chip pumpkin balls satisfy your sweet tooth and give your body a boost; two tasty balls offer almost seven grams of protein.

Made with only three ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, these vegan post-workout protein balls couldn't be easier to whip up. They're 47 calories per ball, subtly sweet, and totally delightful.