Cookie Dough Protein Balls
If you love cookie dough but don’t love the sugar crash that usually follows dessert, these cookie dough protein balls are the perfect solution. They’re soft, sweet, and satisfying while being packed with protein and healthy fats to help keep you full and your blood sugar stable. Naturally sweetened with yacon syrup and made with almond flour, protein powder, and almond butter, they’re a balanced treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without sending you into a spike and crash. Think of them as the perfect portion-controlled dessert or snack when you want something sweet without going overboard.
Ingredients:
1 cup almond flour
½ cup unflavoured protein powder
2 tbsp yacon syrup
2 tbsp almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
2–3 tbsp chocolate chips
1–3 tbsp almond milk (as needed)
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, protein powder, and a pinch of sea salt.
Add the yacon syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough begins to come together.
Slowly add 1–3 tablespoons of almond milk, a little at a time, until the mixture forms a soft dough that holds together when pressed.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Roll the dough into small bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
If desired, drizzle with melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up before serving.