Raspberry & Coconut Protein Balls: Fresh, Fruity and Secretly High in Protein
, by Curtis Sloan, 5 min reading time
Raspberry & Coconut Protein Balls: Fresh, Fruity and Secretly High in Protein
Some sweet treats are all warmth and comfort. The Raspberry & Coconut Loada Balls protein balls are the opposite, bright, fruity and a little bit tropical. Sharp, jammy raspberry cutting through soft, creamy coconut: the kind of sweet that feels like sunshine even when it's grey outside Belfast (which, let's be honest, is most of the time).
Our raspberry coconut protein ball delivers that fresh, fruity-and-creamy hit all with 5g+ of quality protein and around 115 calories per ball. It's the high protein treat you reach for when you want something sweet but light, something that tastes like an indulgence without sitting heavy. And because we make it fresh, never freeze-dried, it actually tastes the way raspberry and coconut are supposed to: soft, vivid and moreish.
What makes raspberry and coconut such a good pairing
There's a reason this combination is a classic. Raspberry brings a sharp, slightly tart brightness; coconut brings creamy, mellow sweetness. Together they balance each other perfectly, neither one takes over, and the result is a flavour that's rich and refreshing at the same time.
At Loada Balls we build it on whey protein isolate and hydrolysate, the cleanly-absorbed forms of protein that do the nutritional heavy lifting without the chalky, artificial aftertaste protein snacks are infamous for. So what you taste first is the fruit and the coconut, not the protein. It just happens to be quietly working for you in the background.
Fresh beats freeze-dried especially for a flavour like this
If there's one flavour where "fresh" really earns its keep, it's this one. Raspberry and coconut live or die on texture: the fruit needs to taste bright, the coconut needs to stay soft and creamy. Freeze-drying is the shortcut most shelf-stable snacks rely on to last for months but we know this strips out moisture and, with it, exactly the qualities that make this flavour worth eating. You end up with something dry and muted where it should be juicy and lush.
Loada Balls don't do that. Every batch is handmade fresh here in Belfast and kept genuinely soft and enjoyable, rather than engineered to survive half a year in a warehouse. The honest trade-off is that fresh doesn't last forever on a shelf, however it does last 90 days from the date of production and it tastes like it was made this week. For raspberry coconut in particular, that's the difference between a real high protein snack and a dry imitation.
The nutrition, honestly
Straight, no spin here's what you get per ball:
- Protein: 5g minimum
- Calories: around 115Kcal per protein ball
- Base: whey protein isolate and hydrolysate
That's a bright, satisfying fruity treat for roughly the calories of a piece of fruit, with several times the protein. Have a couple across the day and you've nudged your protein up without it ever feeling like a diet task, and without the sugar crash a fruity sweet would normally hand you.
When to eat them
Whenever the mood strikes for your favourite high protein snack, but a few natural moments:
- The afternoon lift — When you want something sweet and light, not heavy or stodgy.
- Post-workout — A fresh, fruity protein hit that doesn't feel like a chore.
- Warm-weather sweet tooth —This is the flavour for when a dense chocolatey snack feels like too much.
- Lunchbox and gym bag — Travels well, brightens up a mid-day slump.
Curious about the best timing around training specifically? We covered that properly in a separate guide "Protein Ball Before or After a Workout?" so we'll not repeat it all here.
Handmade in Belfast, kept fresh
Loada Balls started in 2023 out of Sloan's Gym in Belfast three people making protein snacks they actually wanted to eat. Today you'll find us at our St George's Market stall in Belfast, in gyms, cafes and stores across Northern Ireland, and posting fresh to doors all over the UK and Ireland.
We're a genuine local maker, and the range has the recognition to back it up: Loada Balls won Gold at the 2025 UK Quality Food Awards. Every box is handcrafted here and kept fresh, made by people who care whether it actually tastes good, not just whether it hits a spec sheet.
How to get them
- Visit the stall at St George's Market in Belfast from Friday to Sunday and taste before you buy.
- Order online for fresh delivery across the UK and Ireland
- Pick them up at your local store Stocked across Northern Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a raspberry coconut protein ball? Around 115 calories per ball, with 5g+ of protein minimum. A bright, fruity treat for roughly the calories of a piece of fruit, but with a lot more protein.
Are raspberry coconut protein balls healthy? They're a high-protein alternative to a sugary snack, built on quality whey protein isolate and hydrolysate and made fresh rather than freeze-dried. Like any treat they're best as part of a balanced diet, but as sweet snacks go, they're a smart swap.
How much protein is in one ball? 5g+ per ball minimum, from whey protein isolate and hydrolysate, forms your body absorbs cleanly, without the chalky aftertaste.