No-bake cookie dough-flavored protein balls
no-bake | nut-free | gluten-free
Who'd have thought cookie dough could be a healthy, sustaining snack? We've taken up the challenge and created an allergen-free cookie dough that makes delicious protein bites. This recipe is infused with the vanilla and chocolate flavors of cookie dough.
These no-bake protein balls can be prepared in no time at all. Protein Balls are the perfect sweet treat for an afternoon snack, a surprise in the lunchbox or a late-night craving.
Preparation : 10 minutes
Chilling time : 1 hour
Servings : 15 protein balls
Ingredients
¼ cup gluten-free oat flour *
½ cup of sunflower butter
½ cup of Genuine Health vanilla-flavoured vegetable protein powder
3 tablespoons honey (replace with agave syrup for vegan option)
½ cup of dark chocolate chips
*Oat flour is obtained by pulverizing whole rolled oats in a high-powered blender for a few seconds
Procedure
- Place all the ingredients except the chocolate chips in a medium-sized bowl.
- Knead until the dough is sticky and smooth. If the mixture is too grainy, add a tablespoon of plant milk to make the dough slightly stickier.
- Add the dark chocolate chips and knead again, until the chocolate is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- To shape the balls: place a tablespoon of mixture in the palm of your hands. Knead the dough into round balls.
- Place the balls on parchment paper and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- The balls will keep for 5 days in the fridge.
About the author
Naturopaths of La Boite à Grains
Team of licensed and certified naturopaths (ND) in Gatineau, Outaouais.
Original article written by Véronique Cousineau, Naturopath