Healthy Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Protein Balls1
Happy Brand-new Year, friends! Today marks my last day time bathing in the Florida sunshine! Can’t wait to tell you about it soon.
For the time being, I have been waiting to bring you these AMAZING peanut butter protein balls (that taste such as a a mix between cookie dough along with a peanut butter cup) since past due October. The timing just never felt right challenging vacation goodies. I’m sure you’re a lot more than ready for them right now. Am I right?
I’ve been tweaking this recipe since a minimum of last August, when these balls first began as protein bars. I certainly enjoyed them, but wasn’t in love with this. Since then, they’ve been tested with the majority of my homemade nut butters, several brands of proteins powder and some different flavors. Ultimately, this version emerged as the accurate winner and now I love to think of them because the poster kid of healthy, easy snacking. No grains, low carbohydrate, healthy fats, no glucose added, and an excellent mixture of both proteins and fiber.
Truth be told, this probably is one of my most favorite snacks on your blog AND they just take five minutes to make.
I do want to inform you a bit more in regards to the diet & elements in these peanut butter balls, because I’m such as a Mom when it comes to recipes. I really like guiding you along so that you’re always ready & informed.
First things, 1st may be the peanut butter! You will want to make use of a natural drippy peanut butter. I like Trader Joe’s peanut butter made with only roasted peanuts and salt. Another favorite can be Santa Cruz Dark Roasted Peanut Butter because it tastes like silver (if which were a thing).
Next up may be the coconut flour. Although you’ll only need a little amount, it is critical in the formula. I do suspect you could get one of these gluten free cheesecake free oat flour, but no claims on that!
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I can’t wait to find out you all produce some of these balls. That’s a odd statement, but therefore true. Snap a photo and be sure to tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram so I can see your lovely masterpieces! xo.
Healthy Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Calorie consumption: 135
Body fat: 9.2g
Sugars: 5.9g
Sugar: 2.3g
Fiber: 1.7g
Proteins: 5.5g
Recipe type: Snacks, Protein, Gluten Free of charge, Dairy Free of charge, Grain Free of charge, Paleo
Prep period:
5 mins
Total period:
5 mins
Ingredients
3/4 cup natural drippy peanut butter (any nut butter will continue to work)
1 tablespoon coconut flour, plus much more if necessary
1/2 cup protein powder (I used Aloha Vanilla Protein Powder)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons delicious chocolate chips
Instructions
In a large dish, add all ingredients except chocolate chips. Mix together using a solid wood spoon until substances are well combined and resemble a gentle cookie dough. If it seems to dry add a teaspoon or two even more almond milk. If too damp, put in a teaspoon more of coconut flour. (The key note is that you will want to be able to move the dough into balls that stick together well.) Stir in chocolate chips, then move into 12 tablespoon size balls. Transfer for an airtight container and shop in refrigerator. Makes 12 balls.
To create vegan: Make use of vegan chocolate chips such as enjoy life, or leave out chocolate chips completely.
Nutrition without chocolate chips: Calories: 123 Fat 8.6g Carbs 4.4g Fibers 1.5g Sugar: 1g Protein 5.5g
I recommend using Aloha’s proteins powder which is seed based and made without stevia (they use a little bit of coconut sugar). It’s my absolute favorite vegan protein powder on the market and makes these balls amazing. If you decide to make use of another protein powder, make sure that it’s natural, no sugar added and clean.
Formula by: Monique Volz // Picture taking by: Sarah Fennel
For much healthier and delicious treat formulas, follow my Healthy Snack plank on Pinterest:
Ok just whipped these up and I’m pleased with how they came out! Made a couple of modifications with what I had on hand, but in case anyone else was thinking, peanut flour lends itself well in this formula for the proteins natural powder, or at least section of it (I utilized half peanut half something else)
Glad these aren’t lovely- they’re an ideal pre-/post-workout snack for me!!