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A recipe for white chocolate gingerbread protein truffles that shares the nutrition information like calories, protein and fiber in these in gingerbread truffles. Great for Christmas time or anytime of year.
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Gingerbread Protein Truffles

These gingerbread truffles put a healthy spin on traditional treats, making them a delicious way to celebrate the flavors of the season, while getting 5 grams of high-quality protein per serving. Keep a batch on hand over the holidays, or wrap them up to give as a gift for the holidays.
Course: Dessert
Servings: 18 Truffles
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Heather Mangieri, RDN

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp dark molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp all-spice
  • 1/12 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup white cohocolate chips (coating)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (coating)
  • 1/2 tsp golden sanding sugar (decoration)

Instructions

  • Combine the almond butter, protein powder, almond flour, molasses, almond milk, vanilla extract, salt and spices in a food processor and process until a thick dough is formed. If the mixture is too dry, add additional milk, 1 tbsp at a time until you get a smooth but thick, cookie dough consistency
  • Roll into 18 round truffles. Place in refrigerator to set. 
  • While that dough sets, prepare the coating. Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a bowl and melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
  • Roll the truffles in the melted chocolate, then place on Parchment paper. Sprinkle with gold sanding sugar then let harden at room temperature. 
  • Store in an air-tight container until ready to eat.

Notes

  • {NOTE}: The type of protein powder that you matters. I use whey protein powder, but there are even differences in the way the protein will react in the recipe even within brands. Adjust the liquid accordingly. The dough should be thick, so if your dough is crumbly, add an additional tbsp of almond milk until you get a smooth but thick, cookie dough consistency.
 
  • Nutrition Facts: 100 Calories, 7 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein, 6 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 4% DV for calcium, 2% DV for potassium
 
  • Meal Planning Serving Size: 0.5 CHO; 0.75 PRO; 1 FAT