Do you like Thin Mints? Cookie dough? Then you’re going to need these Thin Mint Protein Dough Balls. They’re a healthy protein version you can have all year!
Every year I feel a mix of excitement and dread when I see the first Girl Scouts outside the grocery store. I love Girl Scout cookies. The only reason I was ever a Brownie was for the cookies. That said, I hate seeing them because I cannot say no. Who am I to say no to the girls? They’re just trying to meet their goal! 25 boxes later… *eye roll*
Thankfully, this only happens once a year. The rest of they year I have these balls to keep me happy. (That’s right, I went there.)
If you read my Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ball recipe, the base of these may look familiar. I used the same healthy dough hacks – almond flour, protein powder, and nut butter.
To make these more chocolate-y, I used unsweetened cocoa powder. For the mint, I added a high quality peppermint extract. I specify high-quality because it makes all the difference in the taste. If you’ve ever used cheap extract in a raw recipe, you know what I mean.
To mix these Thin Mint Protein Dough Balls, just dive in with your hands. It’s 100x easier, plus it’s like getting to play with your food.
Protein powders and nut butters will vary in consistency. If you find the batter to be too dry, just add a bit of almond milk. Your balls shouldn’t be too wet, but you need enough moisture to mold them into balls.
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I just can’t help myself with the ball jokes. #sorryimnotsorry
What’s your favorite Girl Scout cookie?
Do you freeze your Thin Mints? I always do, which makes me loves eating these from the freezer even more.
Hooray for Thin Mints! That’s one of my favorite types of girl scout cookies (the other = Samoas…or whatever they’re called now). I love the sound of this healthified version! They look super tasty!
Samoas are always on my list too!
These sound amazing! I love the caramel ones (terrible I do not know the name).
Samoas? Those, Tagalongs, and Thin Mints are always what I order. 🙂
Your balls sound tasty and I want them in my mouth.
Oh, Susie… you always know how to make me snort my drinks up my nose.
Oh my gosh, YES. I didnt know sugar free powdered sugar existed! These sound delish!!
Oh yes! I was so excited when I discovered it. It works just as well and the “real” thing.
bring on the ball jokes! Shoooooo away girl scouts. LOL!
I actually toned it down a little! Mwhahaha!
ha! we always help those girl scouts reach their numbers too. WAY too many boxes of cookies… (we STILL have a couple unopened boxes…)
LOVE these. making as soon as we land back home.
How do you still have boxes?! I’m coming over. Pour the bourbon. 😉
These look so great! I think my favorite is the cookie with the coconut on top, not sure what it is called. Thin mints are my second favorite though! My dad buys like 10 boxes if them every year and I’m always shocked by how fast he goes through them. No need for him to freeze them. gone in a week.
Samoas! Those were always my mom’s favorite. You have to try freezing the Thin Mints though – it’s not to save them, it just tastes sooooo good!
I love that brand of cocoa, it’s so high-quality! I love chocolate and mint together; it has to be my favorite combo of sweet flavors of all time. I love that you used it in a protein ball! 🙂
It’s the best, isn’t it? I am super picky about cocoa powder – especially in raw recipes like this. Quality makes a huge difference.
Yeh, I agree, it’s good! I have to admit, though, I also love Hershey’s Dark cocoa powder for a super fudgy edge. 🙂 I think I have at least 5 types of cocoa and cacao in my powder at all times! I should whip up some chocolate energy bites soon, come to think of it!
Oh, I have definitely enjoyed the Hershey’s Dark too. I love baking with it!
I’m not your target audience for these. I don’t like cookie dough or thin mints! (Well really anything chocolate and mint) It does make girl scout cookie season easy for me.
For real?! How about Tagalongs?
Yes, I like Thin Mints and Yes I like cookie dough so I guess I’m making these protein balls TONIGHT! I love girl scout cookie season but my waistline doesn’t.
Yasssss! Let me know what you think of them!
You had me at balls. The high quality bit was just a bonus.
I thought the bonus was that they’re not hairy?
Wow these look great! I always loved Thin Mints too. Can you do a Samoa version 🙂
Thank you! Samoa is next on my list. That, or Tagalongs…
I fell the same way about that time of year when doorbells are ringing and Girl Scouts are peddling. 🙂 I freeze them ALL (or all that’s left).
I’ve only ever frozen the Thin Mints (because they’re SO good from the freezer). I need to try it with the others!
I love using mint extract in energy balls & smoothies! It’s amazing how a teeny bit gives a recipe so much flavor. These sound yummy! And yes, it’s hard to resist those little Girl Scouts, but I’ve somehow resisted for a few years in a row now.
You’ve resisted for YEARS?! Tell me your secret power…