Super Green Fat Balls

5-ingredient balls packed with greens and healthy fats. Kale, coconut butter, and avocado with protein powder and unrefined coconut sugar.

I’m finally home from California, and, as what tends to happen after I’m out of town, I came home craving all of the greens.

It might not be the kind of greens you were thinking, though.

Were you thinking a kale salad with a green smoothie on the side?

I’ll save that for later.

These Super Green Fat Balls are packed with leafy greens, my favorite healthy fats and protein!

They’re perfect to meal prep for a satisfying snack, dessert, or anytime treat for Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend.

If anyone tries to pinch you, just throw a fat ball at them.

I’m a big fan of snacks, the deliciously edible bridge from breakfast to lunch to dinner.

I went through this awful phase in college where I tried to cut them out (but WHY?!)…

As you can probably imagine, that didn’t go over so well for me and it definitely didn’t go over well for those around me, either.

So snacks are always a must here at Flora & Vino.

They keep my brain and body checked in when all I want to do is take a rain check and check OUT!

When I start my meal prep, many times the first thing I’ll tackle is snacks for the week.

They’re a bit easier and more fun to throw together advance, and nothing makes me happier than going into the week with a stash of BALLS.

I first made these Super Green Fat Balls in January, and was shocked at much these nourishing little bites tasted like candy.

Where was the leafy green aftertaste?

Not like kissing a frog, friends, these bites are the PRINCE himself.

So what makes these balls so PHAT?

They’re packed with raw coconut butter and a whole avocado to make them high in good whole foods fats.

I get asked a lot why I prefer to eat oil-free, and the answer is…*drumroll*…because I feel better getting my fats from their purest state as much as possible!

Not all of my recipes are oil-free, but I always like to give an oil-free option when it’s doable.

These coconut balls are a great example of the type of unprocessed fat sources I love to munch on.

Pick a green, any green!

I used kale in these fat balls, but if the sometimes bitterness of kale is off-putting to you, try using baby spinach or baby kale instead for the same great green color.

If you try another green (or herb could be so fun!) instead, let me know how it turns out!

Pro tip: Chop your leafy greens finely before throwing them into your blender/food processor to make for a smoother blend!

It’ll take a while to break down the greens into the dough, so don’t be afraid to give your blender small breaks in between pulses.

Add a scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder to give your balls a boost of plant-based protein, or, if you’re not into protein powders, try substituting coconut or almond flour instead for the same grain-free, gluten-free, GREEN experience.

I like to chill my dough for a bit in the fridge to make it more pliable and less messy to work with, but if you’re meal prepping on a time limit you can roll them directly after blending.

Don’t be afraid to get your hands good and green, because the batter will be “oily” as the coconut butter and avocado release their natural oils.

The green balls came out tasting amazing but looked a bit…naked, so I rolled them in hemp hearts for an additional layer of protein and fat.

You could also roll them in cacao nibs, crushed almonds, almond flour, protein powder, etc.

Feel free to skip this step if you’re in a hurry!

Enjoy these Super Green Fat Balls whenever you need a quick pick-me-up.

I love to have a couple in the afternoon to get me through to dinner time.

They’re filling, fun, nutrient dense, and an oh so tasty option to pack in your greens!

The balls will soften at room temperature, so store them in the fridge or freezer for a chubby chilled treat.

If you make these Super Green Fat Balls, I want to see!

Come say hi on Instagram and use #floraandvino.

Want more easy energy ball ideas? Check out my Raspberry Cashew Cheesecake Balls, Maple Walnut Bliss Balls, Sunbutter Date Energy Balls, and Peanut Butter Basil Bliss Balls, too!

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XO Lauren

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