Cookie Dough Protein Balls
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Cookie Dough Protein Balls
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If you’re in need of a healthy snack, look no further than these cookie dough protein balls! These low-carb energy bites are packed with high-protein ingredients like cottage cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla whey isolate. Plus, they’re easy to prepare and will satisfy your sweet tooth without stretching your waistline!
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Ingredients
For the cookie dough balls:
- 16 oz low-fat cottage cheese Substitute this with Greek yogurt if you prefer.
- ½ cup sugar-free maple syrup if you are not on a keto diet, use regular maple syrup. Honey will also work!
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Or, try almond extract.
- 2 ⅔ cups almond flour If you have a nut allergy, try oat flour instead.
- ½ cup isolate vanilla protein powder Any flavor of protein powder can be used.
- A dash of ground cinnamon Alternatively, try allspice, cardamom, nutmeg, or cloves.
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter preferably ‘no sugar added’ - You can also use almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini.
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (I used semisweet chocolate chips but you can use milk chocolate. If you are on a keto diet, use keto or sugar-free chocolate)
For dipping and topping (OPTIONAL):
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips or more, for dipping (I used semisweet chocolate chips but you can use milk chocolate. If you are on a keto diet, use keto or sugar-free chocolate)
- 1 ½ teaspoon raw coconut oil
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter melted (for drizzling), preferably "no sugar added"
- sea salt flakes
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Instructions
- To make the cookie dough protein balls, blend the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a food processor or high-speed blend until creamy.
- Transfer to a large bowl and add the almond flour, protein powder, cinnamon, and peanut butter, mixing until forming a homogeneous mixture.
- Fold the chocolate chips into the raw dough and roll them into balls. Use a cookie dough scoop as a measurement!
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and lay the protein balls apart on it. Freeze them for about 20-30 minutes, or until set.
- At this point, you can enjoy them or dip them in chocolate.
- To dip them in chocolate, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate according to the instructions in the package, about 1-2 minutes in 30-second intervals. Stir until smooth.
- Dip the frozen protein balls into the melted chocolate, shaking off excess dripping chocolate. Place them onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate them for 5 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
- Then, drizzle them with melted peanut butter, using a fork. Sprinkle them with sea salt flakes and refrigerate them for about 5 minutes or until peanut butter is set. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Because the chocolate topping is optional, the nutritional values don't include it in the calculation.
- STORAGE
- Fridge: Keep extra protein balls in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge.
- Fridge: Keep extra protein balls in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge.
- Fridge: Keep extra protein balls in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge.
- Fridge: Keep extra protein balls in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge.
- Freezer: These protein balls can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or bag.
- Freezer: These protein balls can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or bag.
- Freezer: These protein balls can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or bag.
- Freezer: These protein balls can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or bag.
- Prep ahead: You can make a batch and store it in the fridge or freezer for a grab-and-go snack during the week.
- Prep ahead: You can make a batch and store it in the fridge or freezer for a grab-and-go snack during the week.
- Prep ahead: You can make a batch and store it in the fridge or freezer for a grab-and-go snack during the week.
- Prep ahead: You can make a batch and store it in the fridge or freezer for a grab-and-go snack during the week.
- Fridge: Keep extra protein balls in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge.
- Freezer: These protein balls can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or bag.
- Prep ahead: You can make a batch and store it in the fridge or freezer for a grab-and-go snack during the week.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
83kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4.7g
(2%)
Protein
4.1g
(8%)
Fat
5.9g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1.4g
(7%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.6g
Cholesterol
1.7mg
(1%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
21.4mg
(1%)
Fiber
1.1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.7g
(1%)
Vitamin A
14.1IU
(0%)
Calcium
23.3mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 45protein balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.1g | 8% |
| Fat | 5.9g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 21.4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 23.3mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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