Description
These cookie dough protein balls taste just like real cookie dough but pack 5 grams of protein per serving.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cashew butter (can sub any nut or seed butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp almond milk
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix the almond flour, protein powder and salt together in a large bowl.
- Add the cashew butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix together to combine, adding 1-2 tsp of almond milk as needed to bind.
- Add in the chocolate chips and mix until incorporated.
- Roll into balls, about 1 tbsp of dough per ball, then place in the fridge to set for at least 1 hour.
- Store in the fridge.
Notes
- It’s easiest to mix the dough with your hands.
- Avoid adding too many chocolate chips or the dough may become crumbly.
- If the dough feels dry add an extra 2-3 tablespoons of cashew butter.
- Choose a neutral or vanilla protein powder for the best cookie dough flavour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
