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Cookie Dough Protein Balls

If you love a healthy treat that also helps you hit your protein goals then these Cookie Dough Protein Balls are for you. They are completely gluten free, take 15 minutes to make (no blender required) and have 6 grams of protein per ball. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Snacks, Sweets
Cuisine: American, Australian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: healthy snacks, protein balls, sweet treat
Servings: 12 balls
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Sarah Bell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cashew butter
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup unflavoured whey protein powder
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Add the cashew butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
  • To the bowl, add the coconut flour, almond flour and whey protein powder and stir to combine.
  • When the mixture has a cookie dough like texture, add the chocolate chips and stir to combine.
  • Take a dessert spoonful of mixture and roll into a ball a little smaller than a golf ball. Place into an airtight container. Repeat this step with the remaining mixture until it has all been rolled into balls. Place the lid on and refrigerate for an hour or so to set.

Notes

Nutrition facts are an estimate only.

Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg