sugar cookie protein balls
Serves 14
10 mins prep
10 mins total
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.
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Mix 1/2 cup almond flour, 1.25 cups oat flour, 1/2 cup hemp hearts, 3/4 cup almond butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 tsp almond extract, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp 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 tbsp 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.
