sugar cookie protein balls

A plate piled with sugar cookie dough, speckled with colorful bits, sits on a green surface with blurred festive decorations in the background—a sweet treat that could inspire delicious protein snacks.

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Made with simple ingredients and ready in 10 minutes, these sugar cookie protein balls have all the flavors of your favorite treat but with 8 grams of protein! Plus, the gooey texture is basically like eating cookie dough, which we all know is the best part of baking. So grab a few to eat for a snack or on the road to your holiday festivities.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Mika Kinney

Ingredients

½ cup almond flour
1.25 cups oat flour
½ cup hemp hearts
¾ cup almond butter use one that's drippy, not dry
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ teaspoon almond extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoon milk as needed

Instructions

Mix ½ cup almond flour, 1.25 cups oat flour, ½ cup hemp hearts, ¾ cup almond butter, ¼ cup maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon almond extract, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon orange zest in a large bowl using a hand mixer to incorporate everything fully.
Now that the mixture is done, does it seem too dry? Its texture varies based on the almond butter that's used. If it's dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time! If it seems too wet, add more oat flour, 2 tbsps at a time. Do this until it’s a bit drier than cookie dough.
Use a cookie scoop (I use a 1.5") to shape these into 14 balls and place them on a plate or baking sheet. Optional to top them with sprinkles, but only do this right before eating because when sprinkles degrade, they release an odd taste into the batter.
Let them harden in the freezer, then transfer to an air-tight container to store in the fridge or freezer for up to 2 weeks. If storing in the freezer, let them soften at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.

Notes

Storage: These will last for up to 1 week in the fridge in an airtight container or the freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy straight from the fridge or let them soften a bit when eating from the freezer.

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