Amaze Balls Recipe (Gluten-Free) – Steph Gaudreau (2024)

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1. Hi my question to you is what to substitute
   For the coconut ? I like coconut water , milk or oil just not a fan of actual coconut ! Thanks

   1. Someone on Instagram suggested dates, but again, as per the comments above, you’ll probably have to change the amount of oil you use, likely less. Dates can be quite moist and adding the standard amount of oil might be too much. You guys are always welcome to try substitutions but I can’t promise the same result…in other words, don’t blame me if it tastes weird 😉

      1. Have you tried adding nuts to these (pecans or walnuts)?

         1. Hi Jan…you could but they would have to be chopped very very small or else the chunks will make the balls fall apart.

2. What about making them with collegen powder??

   1. Sure you could try that. You will probably have to increase the honey and / or coconut oil though because you’re working in a dry ingredient. Collagen is an incomplete protein, however, so I don’t recommend you use it as your main meal protein source.

3. Would using Ghee, or some other oil work for this recipe as I feel ill with coconut oil, milk or cream (which makes paleo challenging).

   1. You could try to use something like avocado oil because it’s more neutral in flavor.

4. What about using protein powder in lieu of the flour for the protein boost?

   1. In lieu of the almond flour? Oh no, that will dramatically change the texture. The almond flour gives it body. You could add protein powder TO the mixture but again, that will require adding more liquid from either the honey or the coconut oil. Still not a breakfast though 😉

      1. Oh, definitely not a meal replacement! I just like getting extra protein where I can. I think I’ll try it per your recipe and toss in a scoop or two of powder.

         1. Coolness 🙂

5. Yum! Made with cocao powder and choc chips. Thanks!

   1. <3

6. I tried making this with coconut flour, it looks good, tastes good, but it is so dry it’s hard to swallow. I used 6 tablespoons of coconut flour, 3 tablespoons cacao powder, a teaspoon cinnamon, 5 tablespoons of coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of honey an a dash of salt.
   Does anyone have tips on a luquid that would make it less dry?

   1. That’s because coconut flour is soooo absorbent. You cannot use coconut flour as a 1:1 swap for almond flour. Also, the recipe is for 6 teaspoons coconut oil, not 6 tablespoons.

7. Love the recipe! And love your sense of humor x) Thanks for sharing!

8. OMG CAN I GET AN AMEN! I’ve never been one to eat amazeballs or protein balls for a snacks. Like, how is that a snack? Something the size of a quarter is never going to fill me up? that’s a treat and you said it well!!!!! Then you get my husband who will regularly eat stuff like this as a snack and be fine…. I guess to each their own!

9. I made the strawberry version this week and added chocolate chips to half of them for a ‘chocolate covered strawberry’ version. My husband loved them, and I can’t wait to make them again when I’m not Whole30’ing so that I can try them too. Thanks! 🙂

   1. Love that combo, Stephanie. Super creative!!

10. I use craisins, no additional sweetener and a pinch of Himalayan sea salt crystals. In between meals I am no longer hungry.

11. I made these with cocoa powder and peppermint extract–so good!

    1. That sounds like a wonderful combo…kinda like a thin mint! Thanks for sharing that, Bethany!

12. I just made them (chocolate chips version) for Easter and OMG! It reminds me one of my favourite dessert at the Chinese restaurant! But with quality ingredients. Thanks a lot for the recipe!

    1. So excited to hear that, Emmanuelle! Glad you liked them!

13. I found these way too sweet, I made the coffee version, just too much honey for me, has anyone subbed put some of the honey for something else for a less overly sweet outcome? I make variations of protein balls every week and was happy to come accross these for a change from my usual prune based or black bean based ones but too too sweet.

    1. Hey Joey…if you’re used to a protein ball with prunes or black beans, I’m not surprised you’d find this recipe very different. I write in the blog post that these are a dessert, hence they are sweeter and they have no added protein. I probably would find a new recipe in all honesty because these are definitely a dessert.

14. Thanks for creating this recipe! I love the store-bought version and am looking forward to making these at home. I was wondering what the serving size is for the Nutritional Facts information?

    1. The recipe lists that it makes 12 servings (12 balls), and the nutrition facts are always listed for 1 serving, so 1 ball.