Protein-Packed Italian Cookie Balls (Printable)

Soft Italian cookie balls enriched with protein, glazed and topped with festive sprinkles for holiday sharing.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup almond flour
02 - 1 cup oat flour
03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30 g)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
07 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
11 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Add-Ins

12 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips or chopped dried fruit (optional)

→ Glaze

13 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
15 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - Festive nonpareils or sprinkles

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend melted coconut oil or butter, maple syrup or honey, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
04 - Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
05 - Fold in mini chocolate chips or dried fruit if desired.
06 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip cooled cookie balls into glaze, top with sprinkles, and allow the glaze to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Enriched with protein for a nourishing holiday treat.
  • Soft texture with a light glaze and festive sprinkles for visual appeal.
  • Easy preparation that fits into busy holiday schedules.
  • Vegetarian and customizable with add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit.
  • Perfect for gifting or sharing at holiday parties.
02 -
  • Verwenden Sie zertifiziert glutenfreies Hafermehl, wenn Sie eine glutenfreie Diät einhalten.
  • Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Zutaten bei Raumtemperatur sind, um eine optimale Teigkonsistenz zu gewährleisten.
  • Für den besten Geschmack lassen Sie die Cookie-Bälle vollständig abkühlen, bevor Sie sie glasieren.
  • Bewahren Sie die Kekse in einem luftdichten Behälter auf, um ihre Frische zu bewahren.
  • Experimentieren Sie mit Aromen wie Zimt oder Muskatnuss, um dem Rezept eine besondere Note zu verleihen.
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