These Sugar-Free Protein Balls Keep Me Full & Feed My Skin Too

But here's the thing: If you fulfill that craving with something high in sugar, you'll only crash later on. You want a sweet snack that's high in satiating protein to keep you energized as you carry out your day—and these sugar-free chocolate protein balls fit the bill.

I modeled this recipe off the delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls from Sami Clarke's Form app, but mine features a special secret ingredient: mindbodygreen's chocolate beauty & gut collagen+.

Not to mention, the formula is loaded with additional nutrients, like vitamins C and E, hyaluronic acid, biotin, and turmeric. Of course, it also features collagen peptides, which have been shown to help promote the body's natural production of collagen2 and other molecules that make up the skin, like elastin and fibrillin. As a result, research shows that these collagen peptides are able to support skin elasticity and dermal collagen density3. 

Ready to whip up my go-to snack? Here's what you'll need:

Simply mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined, then roll it into balls one spoonful at a time. Place them in an airtight container or on parchment paper, and store in the fridge until you're ready to enjoy—I typically snack on two protein balls in the afternoon.

These rich chocolate protein balls provide the perfect hit of sweetness I need to carry me through busy days. Filling and satiating, they keep my energy levels high, and they taste like a decadent treat—just, you know, without the subsequent blood sugar spike.