⏱ 15 min totalPineapple Coconut Protein Balls
Per 1 serving · 31 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3g8% of calories
- Carbs14g39% of calories
- Fat8.4g53% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Pineapple Coconut Protein Balls (31 g) has 138 calories, with 3 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 8.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Manganese18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¹⁄₁₆ cup Coconut meat
¹⁄₁₆ cup, whole or halves Macadamia nuts
¹⁄₁₆ cup Dried Pineapple- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tbsp Water
- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ scoop (30g) Whey protein powder
³⁄₁₆ tsp Vanilla extract
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Honey
Directions
- 1
Combine ¾ of the coconut and coarsely chopped macadamia nuts into a medium bowl.
- 2
Combine the dried pineapple and water into a small microwave safe bowl and heat for 20 seconds. Remove and allow to cool enough to handle. Add the reconstituted pineapple to a food processor and pulse into a paste.
- 3
Add the pineapple paste to the coconut and macadamia nuts along with the protein powder, vanilla, and honey. Mix to combine. The consistency should be sticky and form a ball.
- 4
Roll 1 inch balls of this mixture and then coat with the remaining coconut. Place in the refrigerator to set for a few minutes.
- 5
Enjoy immediately or store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (31 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 1 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 18 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 23 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 138 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 26minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 17minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 19minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pineapple Coconut Protein Balls?
One serving of Pineapple Coconut Protein Balls (1 serving) has 138 calories, which works out to 442 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Pineapple Coconut Protein Balls high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Pineapple Coconut Protein Balls keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 39% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Pineapple Coconut Protein Balls?
25 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Pineapple Coconut Protein Balls?
12 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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