Gingerbread Protein Balls
Gingerbread Protein Balls are the perfect low-sugar and low-calorie swap for gingerbread cookies!
14 ingredients · 15 minutes· 20 servings
These Gingerbread Protein Balls are the perfect low-calorie and low-sugar swap for traditional gingerbread cookies. They’re equally as satisfying, faster to make and will help you to support your health goals over the holiday season. I keep a batch in my freezer all winter for a comforting hit of ginger and chocolate.
These Gingerbread Protein Balls are a perfect complement to your holiday baking!
Directions
Pulse the walnuts in a blender or food processor to make more like a nutmeal or flour.
Add the rest of the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, to the food processor and puree until a cookie dough-like texture forms.
Roll into bite size balls using your hands & place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment. You'll want to use lightly wet hands to roll these balls, these get sticky!
If using, melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler (a bowl set over a pot with a little boiling water, stirring constantly until melted). Then drizzle the chocolate over the balls.
Place in cookie sheet in your freezer until the balls are firm.
Store the balls in an airtight container. Store in the freezer for a sweet treat or a kick of energy!
Ingredients
1/2 cup oat flour (gluten free)
1/4 cup walnuts
1 1/4 cups whey isolate, Schinoussa Whey Isolate used, chocolate or vanilla
1/4 cup filtered water
1 1/2 tbsps blackstrap molasses (organic)
1/4 cup sunflower seed butter (unsweetened sunbutter used)
1/4 tsp stevia powder (to taste)
2 tsps vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 tsps ground ginger
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional but good!)
Notes
In a Rush? - Skip the melted chocolate.
Too Sticky or Too Dry? - The dough should be a bit sticky & easily form into balls. If it's too sticky, try adding more protein powder or oat flour. If it's too dry, add a little more water or sunbutter. To make rolling the balls easier, slightly dampen your hands.
