Description
These protein balls capture the flavors of cookie dough without any guilt, making them a perfect healthy snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup cashew butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, stir together the cashew butter, 2 tablespoons of milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with your dry ingredients. Mix until it forms a cohesive dough.
- Gently mix in the mini chocolate chips.
- If the mixture feels too dry, add more milk until the dough is slightly sticky but firm.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined plate.
- Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes.
- While the protein balls chill, microwave the milk chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each protein ball into melted chocolate, tapping off the excess.
- Sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips on top and place them back on the parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for another 15-20 minutes until the chocolate has set.
- Enjoy these protein balls chilled and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Perfect for busy individuals, these protein balls can be made in advance and stored for quick snacks throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein balls, snack, healthy dessert, cookie dough, chocolate chip