Easy Cookie Dough Protein Balls (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free)

These gluten-free and grain-free cookie dough protein balls are a perfect snack, loaded with good fat and high in protein. Having a batch on hand (I store them in the freezer) is very handy for:

• after sports games and training,
• afternoon hangries &
• mashing up and stirring through ice-cream to create a gluten-free ‘cookie dough’ ice-cream 🙂

So good!

Ingredients To Make Cookie Dough Protein Balls

To make these cookie dough energy balls, you will need a food processor (one that can mill nuts) and only 5 ingredients:

• Vanilla protein powder
• Almonds
• Chocolate chips
• Peanut Butter
• Honey
• Note: For a nut-free version, substitute almonds with sunflower seeds and use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.

How To Make Cooke Dough Energy Balls

• Place almonds in a food processor and blitz until they reach a fine meal consistency.
• Combine Ingredients: Add vanilla protein powder, peanut butter, and honey to the processed almonds. Blitz again until the mixture forms a thick paste.
• Add Chocolate Chips: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
• Form Balls: Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands.
• Set: Place the balls on a tray and refrigerate or freeze for 20 minutes to firm up.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Texture Adjustment: If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water or more peanut butter. If too wet, add a bit more protein powder or almond meal.
• Flavor Boost: Incorporate a dash of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract for added depth.
• Mix-Ins: Feel free to add chopped nuts, dried fruits, or seeds for extra texture and nutrition.
• Vegan Option: Replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.