Cookie Dough Protein Balls

A close-up of a cookie dough protein ball with a bite taken out, showing its soft, chewy texture inside.

Wholesome, gluten-free, and vegan- these Cookie Dough Protein Balls come together in one bowl and make the perfect quick, freezer-friendly snack!

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Course: Snack

Cuisine: International

Servings: 10 balls

Equipment

1 bowl

Ingredients

1 cup (100 g) almond flour
2 tablespoon (2 tablespoon) protein powder of choice
⅛ cup (35 g) almond butter
5 tablespoon (60 g) maple syrup
⅛ cup (25 g) mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet)

You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour and protein powder until evenly mixed.
1 cup almond flour, 2 tablespoon protein powder of choice
Add the almond butter and maple syrup to the bowl, then sprinkle in the mini chocolate chips.
⅛ cup almond butter, 5 tablespoon maple syrup , ⅛ cup mini chocolate chips
Use your hands to gently crumble and press everything together until it sticks together nicely. (I find using your hands works much better than a spatula here!)
If the mixture feels too dry, add a bit more maple syrup- about 1 tablespoon at a time. If it’s too wet, sprinkle in a little extra almond flour until it holds together nicely.
Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough and press it into small balls (the dough may be more pressable than rollable, and that’s perfectly fine).
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for quick, ready-to-go snacks.

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Notes

Fixing dry balls: If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly, add a little more maple syrup, one tablespoon at a time, until it sticks together nicely. If you don't like to add more sweetness, choose oat milk or your favorite type of milk instead.
Type of protein powder: The protein powder you use will definitely influence the flavor! Not just that, some absorb more liquid than others, which can also change the overall texture. Vegan protein blends, for example, tend to have a stronger, more distinct flavor compared to a mild vanilla protein powder. I recommend sticking with plain or vanilla.
Use your hands: Mixing by hand helps you feel the texture and bring the dough together much better than a spatula or spoon.

Nutrition

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.

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