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Home » Recipes » Snickerdoodle Protein Balls [Gluten Free]

Snickerdoodle Protein Balls [Gluten Free]

February 3, 2017 By Molly Thompson 3 Comments

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These easy, no-bake protein balls are filled with cinnamon, nut butter and healthy ingredients. Throw all of the ingredients in your food processor and roll them in to balls for an on-the-go snack any time you need it.

These no-bake snickerdoodle protein balls are filled with cinnamon and so easy to make. They're perfect for breakfast, workouts or on-the-go snacks.

Are you sensing a theme around here? Snickerdoodle all day every day. I recently made these Gluten Free Snickerdoodle Blondies and Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cobbler. I also love just plain old snickerdoodles.

The concept of a snickerdoodle is just so simple and full of flavor. Cinnamon sugar is a win no matter how you look at it. Which is why I love to make so many variations on the classic flavor combo! Anytime I can turn an unhealthy, fat-filled dessert into a healthy recipe that actually fuels your body is always one of my favorite things. Hence the snickerdoodle protein balls

These no-bake snickerdoodle protein balls are filled with cinnamon and so easy to make. They're perfect for breakfast, workouts or on-the-go snacks.

Wanna know another one of my favorite things?! Being ENGAGED! Eeeeeeek!

Not food or snickerdoodle related whatsoever, but still equally as awesome. It's been a total of 4 days and I love being engaged so much. So much love to be celebrated! I shared the full story yesterday if you feel so inclined to read how it happened. And I'll be ramping up my healthy eating with these snickerdoodle protein balls.

Are protein balls good for you?

Protein balls are good for you! Especially these snickerdoodle protein balls! They're gluten free and dairy free and filled with a lot of healthy fats, flavor and protein. If you're looking for a healthy snack to keep you full, this is it.

How many calories are in a protein ball?

Although protein balls are very healthy, they aren't usually low calorie. This recipe is filled with protein and healthy fat, which means more calories. But they're good calories! So you can feel good about snacking on one or two of these during the day. This snickerdoodle protein ball recipe has 136 calories in each ball.

These no-bake snickerdoodle protein balls are filled with cinnamon and so easy to make. They're perfect for breakfast, workouts or on-the-go snacks.

They're going to really help to curb my sweet tooth as I try to stay away from sweets (but sweets in moderation is always a good idea!). They're naturally sweet so no guilt happening here. Just pure unrefined deliciousness.

I also love how these help me incorporate more protein into my diet. I have a hard time fitting the amount of grams of protein on a daily basis and any delicious way to get extra protein is fine by me. And an added plus when it's as delicious as these snickerdoodle protein balls.

These no-bake snickerdoodle protein balls are filled with cinnamon and so easy to make. They're perfect for breakfast, workouts or on-the-go snacks.

How do you make protein balls?

The main reason these protein balls are so easy is because they don't require any baking. No preheating the oven and no waiting for them to bake to finish up.

To make them, add all of the ingredients to the food processor all at once. Close the lid and turn the food processor on to high for 2-3 minutes. The mixture . will get thick and creamy and start to pull away from the edges of the food processor. Place the protein ball batter in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.

Once its chilled, roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If you're making the cinnamon sugar coating, combine the two ingredients in a medium bowl and stir. Roll each protein ball into the mixture and place back on the baking sheet.

How long do protein balls last?

These snickerdoodle protein balls will last for up to 2 weeks in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Just place them in a container, cover tightly and store. Make sure close the lid tightly after eating one.

These no-bake snickerdoodle protein balls are filled with cinnamon and so easy to make. They're perfect for breakfast, workouts or on-the-go snacks.

Here are a few times I love to eat these protein balls.

  • Pre-post workout:  I don't ever want to make an entire meal before I head out early for a workout so an easy protein ball to tide me over is perfect. It also gives you protein and carbs to drive better performance. Aka lift heavier and run faster.
  • On-the-go breakfast; If you don't leave yourself enough time while you're heading out the door in the morning they're a great on the go breakfast.
  • Afternoon pick-me-up: Right around 3pm is when my stomach starts rumbling and I need something delicious to wake me up and push me through the last couple hours. This recipe will work wonders.
  • Sweet treat at night:  I sometimes get a big sweet tooth in the evenings. Snickerdoodle protein balls to the rescue!

More protein ball recipes: 

  • PB + Jelly protein balls
  • Peanut butter protein balls
  • Pina colada energy bite

If you love this recipe, don't forget to follow me on Instagram and tag me with @what_mollymade so I can see it and feature you!

 

These no-bake snickerdoodle protein balls are filled with cinnamon and so easy to make. They're perfect for breakfast, workouts or on-the-go snacks.

Snickerdoodle Protein Balls [Gluten Free]

3.6 from 54 votes
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Prep Time45 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings: 24
Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cup oat flour gluten free
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup nut butter I used almond butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon butter extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon Sugar Coating optional:
  • 1/4 cup calorie free sugar substitute I used Lite and Sweet
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In the bowl of the processor, add all of the ingredients, except cinnamon sugar coating. Blend on high until completely incorporated, about 1 minute. If too wet add more oat flour a tablespoon at a time. If it's too dry add more honey and nut butter. Once complete, place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Once chilled, form into 1.5 inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
  • If making the cinnamon sugar coating, add both ingredients to a small bowl and toss together. Roll each protein ball into the mixture to coat well. Store in an air tight container for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month.
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Here are a couple of items I used to make today’s recipe:
Lite and Sweet Natural Sweetener Blend, Ninja Mega Kitchen System, LorAnn Oils Emulsion, Butter

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  1. WholeYum says

    March 01, 2017 at 8:17 am

    Ahhh these look so good! I love snickerdoodles!!

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    • Molly Leonard says

      March 02, 2017 at 9:35 am

      Me too! They're one of my favorite protein recipes!

      Reply
  2. Monica Kline says

    November 10, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    Do you know the nutritional info for these snickerdoodle balls?

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