These coconut and cacao protein bliss balls are the snack you'll want to keep a batch of in the fridge at all times. Rich, fudgy and rolled in coconut, they taste like a treat but quietly deliver clean plant protein — with nothing that upsets a sensitive gut.
They lead with Blissful Brown Rice & Raw Cacao — just organic brown rice protein and organic raw cacao, and one of only two That Protein blends that are FODMAP Friendly certified. Perfect if you're in the strict phase of a low FODMAP diet.
Why these work
No baking, no refined sugar, and no inulin or chicory root — just oats, nut butter, cacao and coconut. Desiccated coconut is low FODMAP at around 2 tablespoons per serving, so rolling each ball in a light coating keeps everything gentle.
Ingredients (makes 12)
- 100g rolled oats
- 1 serving Blissful Brown Rice & Raw Cacao
- 3 tbsp smooth almond butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling
- 2–3 tbsp plant milk, to bind
Method
- Mix the oats, Blissful protein and desiccated coconut in a bowl.
- Stir in the almond butter and maple syrup, then add plant milk a little at a time until the mixture holds together.
- Roll into 12 balls, then roll each in extra coconut to coat.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Storage
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. For a peanut version, swap the almond butter for peanut butter and use Nutty Nutty (low FODMAP).
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This article is for general information and isn't medical advice. If you have IBS or any digestive condition, please consult your GP or a registered dietitian.