Soft Italian cookie balls with protein, a light glaze, and festive sprinkles for a nourishing holiday delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup almond flour
02 - 1 cup oat flour
03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 1/8 cup)
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
# Steps to Follow:
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, combine melted coconut oil or butter, maple syrup or honey, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the 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 them into balls. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip the cooled cookie balls into the glaze, then sprinkle with festive sprinkles. Let the glaze set before serving.
