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A tray of round gingerbread protein balls on parchment paper with holiday spices nearby

Gingerbread Protein Balls

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Whisk oat flour, protein powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a large bowl until homogenous.
  2. Incorporate almond butter, molasses, and maple syrup into the dry mixture using a stiff spatula.
  3. Knead the mixture by hand if necessary until a stiff, non-sticky dough forms.
  4. Portion the dough into 12 equal pieces, approximately 25-30 grams each.
  5. Roll each portion into a smooth sphere using the palms of the hands.
  6. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes to set the structure.