🌰❄️ Pecan Snowball Cookies (High-Protein Version)
Soft, nutty, buttery cookies coated in powdered sweetener — a protein-packed twist on the classic “snowball” cookie. Perfect for snacks or dessert without derailing macros.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~12 cookies)
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1 cup almond flour
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½ cup pecans, finely chopped
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¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
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2 tbsp coconut flour
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¼ cup butter or coconut oil, softened
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2–3 tbsp powdered sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit, or preferred)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: additional sweetener or protein powder for rolling
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix dough
In a bowl, combine almond flour, chopped pecans, protein powder, coconut flour, salt, and sweetener.
Add butter and vanilla. Mix until dough forms.
3️⃣ Shape cookies
Roll dough into 12 small balls (~1½ inches). Place on baking sheet.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
5️⃣ Coat cookies
While warm, roll cookies in powdered sweetener or protein powder mixed with a little sweetener for the “snowball” effect. Cool completely.
💪 Nutrition (Per Cookie – Approx.)
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Calories: 120
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Protein: 6–7 g
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Carbs: 4 g
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Fat: 9 g
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Fiber: 2 g
(Macros vary depending on protein powder and sweetener used.)
🔥 Extra-High Protein Options
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Add 1 tbsp unflavored whey protein isolate to dough (adds ~2 g per cookie)
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Use ½ cup finely chopped pecans + ½ cup almond flour for more protein
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Roll in additional protein powder for an extra 1–2 g protein per cookie
