Gingerbread Protein Balls
These no-bake gingerbread protein balls are soft, chewy and full of warm holiday spices. They’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup and molasses, packed with 5 grams of protein each and finished with a simple white chocolate drizzle for a festive treat.
Servings: 22 balls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 2 scoops (50-60 grams) vanilla protein powder I used Truvani Whey
- 1 cup cashew butter I used Artisana and/or Publix store-brand
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons molasses
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
White Chocolate Drizzle (Optional)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips I use Lily’s
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Add oats, protein powder, cashew butter, maple syrup, molasses, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Stir to mix. Use your hands if needed to help the mixture form together.
- Once combined, use a small cookie scoop to scoop and roll the dough into balls. Place on a plate and pop in the freezer to chill for a few minutes while you melt the chocolate, if you're using.
- Add your chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments (stirring after every 30 seconds) until the chocolate is melted. You can use a double broiler as well.
- Drizzle white chocolate over gingerbread balls. Place in the freezer or fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the chocolate set.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness: The maple syrup and molasses add natural sweetness, so feel free to taste the mixture and add a little extra maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter bite.
- White chocolate drizzle: If you want to keep things a little lighter or lower in sugar, you can skip the drizzle. The balls are still delicious and perfectly spiced on their own.
- Storage: These balls firm up in the fridge and hold their shape well. Store them for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 ball (w/ white chocolate drizzle) | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g