Description
Chocolate-meets-cookie magic happens in these brookie protein balls, blending indulgent brownie and chocolate chip cookie flavors into protein-packed bites. Rich nutrients and delightful taste come together, offering you a guilt-free snack that satisfies sweet cravings with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cashew butter
- 1/2 cup vanilla pea protein
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Protein and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (21 grams) cacao powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk cashew butter, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended and silky.
- Gradually incorporate protein powder, stirring consistently to eliminate any lumps and create a uniform mixture.
- Separate the prepared batter evenly into two distinct bowls for creating contrasting flavors.
- To the first bowl, fold in chocolate chips, ensuring they are distributed throughout the mixture.
- In the second bowl, integrate cacao powder and additional chocolate chips, mixing until color and ingredients are well combined.
- Using clean hands or a small scoop, carefully craft 16 compact spheres from the chocolate chip batter.
- Simultaneously, shape 16 equally sized balls from the cacao-infused mixture.
- Gently pair one chocolate chip ball with one cacao ball, pressing them together to form a marbled “brookie” style protein ball.
- For optimal texture and flavor melding, refrigerate the completed protein balls for approximately 30 minutes before serving.
- Store the brookies in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Swap cashew butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free options, ensuring smooth blending and consistent texture.
- Adjust protein powder gradually to maintain proper consistency, preventing dry or crumbly results.
- Chill balls for 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding and provide firmer texture.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week, allowing convenient grab-and-go protein snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg