Brownie cookie crumb balls are a twist on the viral brownie balls, made with 4 ingredients, dairy free, gluten free and no baking. These protein balls are coated in a buttery cookie crumb.
These Brownie Cookie Crumb Balls are only 4 simple ingredients and no baking required. Ready in 10 minutes and made with wholesome ingredients, these balls are the perfect protein snack. They have the rich flavor of brownies with a satisfying cookie crumb topping.
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Why You'll Love These Bliss Balls
- High in protein.
- Quick to make and delicious.
- Excellent snack for kids and adults. These balls are dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free.
Ingredients
- Almond Flour - Or use oat flour.
- Peanut Butter - Or use almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter to keep this snack nut-free.
- Maple Syrup - Or use dates or date paste . 1 date equals 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.
- Cocoa - I used a high-quality unsweetened cocoa.
- Extra flavors: vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
- Cookie coating - crush your favorite vanilla cookie or use almond flour mixed with brown sugar.
See the recipe card at the bottom for full information on ingredients and quantities.
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Step by Step Instructions
For more detail, visit the complete recipe at the bottom of this post, but here are general steps.
Step 1. Add ingredients to a bowl or food processor. Process into a malleable mixture. Add a few tablespoons of milk if needed to create a texture you can roll into balls.
Step 2. Scoop balls and line them on a pan.
Step 3. Roll them into circles with clean hands. Crush your cookie coating.
Step 4. Coat the brownie balls. Roll them in the crushed cookies.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw for a few minutes before eating if frozen.
Recipe Tips
- If the dough feels too dry, add 1 teaspoon of warm water at a time.
- Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
FAQS
Yes! Use almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
Not required, but chilling helps them firm up and makes the chocolate drizzle set nicely.
Use your favorite vanilla sandwich cookies, and crush by putting them in a bag and rolling a glass over them. Or use crushed graham crackers, digestive biscuits, or a dairy free, gluten-free cookie of your choice for the perfect crunchy topping.
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📖 Recipe
Brownie Cookie Crumb Balls (no bake)
Ingredients
Protein Balls
- ½ cup almond flour (48g) or oat flour
- 3 tablespoon cocoa
- ½ cup peanut butter (125g)
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
Optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
- ½ cup vanilla cookies, crushed
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Instructions
Prep
- Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Make balls
- Mix all ball ingredients in a bowl. Mix with a spoon or in a food processor.½ cup almond flour (48g), 3 tablespoon cocoa, ½ cup peanut butter (125g), 3 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to create scoops and put them on the cookie sheet.
- Roll each round and smooth with clean hands or gloved hands.
Coat the balls
- Roll the balls in crushed vanilla cookie crumbs or almond flour mixed with brown sugar.½ cup vanilla cookies, crushed
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