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Keto Cookie Dough Balls

Edible cookie dough balls, that are keto-diet friendly and SUPER easy to make!  These are little balls of goodness made with protein powder, coconut flour and a few other pantry staples.  The perfect after workout snack.  And you can flavor the cookie dough with endless options! 

So these cookie dough balls aren’t my recipe!  It’s my friend, GiGi Ashworth’s recipe, from her book, “She Does Keto.”  I was SO excited to get my hands on a copy of her book and check out all the recipes….so of course I had to share one of the recipes with you guys!!  But besides so many yummy recipes, the book also includes a plethora of information about the keto diet, why the diet works and shopping lists to help set you up for success.

And GiGi knows what she’s talking about…she has a degree in journalism and nutrition.  This girl has brains and beauty!  I visited her back in December for her baby shower and GiGi is just an amazing person with such an energy about her.  I can’t wait to go back and visit again now that her baby boy is here!

But back to She Does Keto….it was hard to pick just one recipe to make from her book to share with you guys.  The churros (page 191) were screaming my name….but then there were also the winter squash pancakes (page 48), the minestrone soup (page 90) and meatloaf muffins (page 137) for the boys.  YUM!  So basically you need to buy THIS book now!  And then make these cookie dough balls first.  You won’t be disappointed!!

All you need are a few ingredients….

And then just mix all the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl!  You can make your balls as big or small as you want them.  I made mine about a tablespoon sized.

Keto Cookie Dough Balls

Print Recipe
Serves: 10-12 balls Cooking Time: 0-minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 scoops keto-approved protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons erythritol
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or extract flavor of your choice)
  • 1/4 cup water or unsweetened nondairy milk of choice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar free chocolate chips, freeze-dried strawberries, nuts or cocoa powder (optional)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine the protein powder, coconut flour, erythritol, coconut oil, extract, water or milk and optional mix-in's (if using). Mix until well combined and everything is evenly distributed.

2

Roll the dough into 10-12 balls and put on a plate. Option to freeze the balls.

3

The dough balls can be eaten at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Store cookie dough balls in the refrigerator.

So how do these taste?!  AH-MAZING!!  I am not big on protein shakes, so being able to mix my protein into these cookie dough balls instead has me all excited 🙂  Plus it literally takes just minutes to make these little guys!

And I will tell you a secret….I am not on the keto-diet, but this cookbook has a ton of recipes that are just plain healthy and good for you.  Also, if you have someone in your family who has food allergies, then this is the cookbook for you.  If you are familiar with GiGi’s blog, GiGi Eats Celebrities, then you know that GiGi has a ton of food allergies and creates her recipes to be dairy free, fruit free, gluten free, nut free and sugar free so a lot of the recipes in her book are great for those with severe food allergies too.

Snag your copy of She Does Keto today!  For sale in bookstores, Target and Amazon.  

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!  

Torrie was the lucky winner in the “She Does Keto” cookbook giveaway!  Thanks to all who entered!!

XOXO,

Kelly

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88 Comments

  • Reply
    Annette
    June 24, 2019 at 2:25 AM

    My favorite keto meal?! I have so many – it depends on what I’m in the mood for.

    Last week I made an incredible one pan meal with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, spinach, cream, butter, garlic, and probably things I’m forgetting. It was a last minutes throw-together so I needed something to serve with it. I had frozen cauliflower that I boiled then tossed with butter, salt, and pepper. I combined them all together and it was fantastic.

    Just when I think I’ve found my favorite, I find one I like even more1

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 2:08 PM

      Hi Annette! That sounds so YUMMY!! I love when just throwing ingredients together turns into something amazing and delicious! You would definitely love GiGi’s new book! Thanks for entering the giveaway! XOXO

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      GiGi Eats Celebrities
      June 24, 2019 at 5:22 PM

      THIS MEAL SOUNDS HEAVENLY ANNETTE! 🙂

    • Reply
      GiGi Eats Celebrities
      June 24, 2019 at 5:22 PM

      THIS SOUNDS heavenly, Annette!

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    Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
    June 24, 2019 at 6:10 AM

    These look fantastic! Guilt-free cookie dough sounds like a great idea to me!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 4:48 PM

      Thanks Kelsie!! It just means you get to eat more, right?! XOXO

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    rustysr
    June 24, 2019 at 7:19 AM

    I’ve had an excellent dinner of chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and artichokes.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 4:49 PM

      Yum!! That sounds delicious Rusty! I love grilling chicken breasts on my pellet grill. I will have to try stuffing them with artichokes next time 🙂

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    Steph
    June 24, 2019 at 8:12 AM

    Roasted bone marrow!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 4:50 PM

      Sounds so fancy!!

  • Reply
    kristin b
    June 24, 2019 at 8:15 AM

    We love the Trader Joes cauliflower gnocchi with ground turkey pasta sauce!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 4:50 PM

      Kristin!! I want to come over for dinner when you are having this! Sounds AMAZING 🙂

  • Reply
    Kim Lange
    June 24, 2019 at 8:47 AM

    These look amazing Kelly! Love poppable healthy treats! I’m gonna have to check out her book, I got a Keto cookbook a couple of weeks ago, and I’d love to see how they compare with ingredients. Pinning!

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      Charlene Young
      June 24, 2019 at 10:30 AM

      I will make these Keto Cookie Balls for sure…my favorite Keto meal is Griiled Chicken in Adobo rub, with Pan Roasted Broccoli sprinkled with Bacan bits and Balsamic Vinegar!

      • Reply
        Kelly
        June 24, 2019 at 4:53 PM

        Yay! Let me know what you think after you make these! And your favorite meal sounds YUMMY! I am coming over for dinner next time you make this! Hehehe 😉 XOXO

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 4:51 PM

      Thanks Kim!! You definitely need to check out her book! I just love GiGi to pieces and there are SO many great recipes in her book. I am waiting for your cookbook to come out now 😉 XOXO

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      GiGi Eats Celebrities
      June 24, 2019 at 5:24 PM

      Yay!! I hope you do Kim! I would love to know your thoughts!

  • Reply
    Danielle S
    June 24, 2019 at 8:49 AM

    Right now, my daughter has made me keto Chocolate Mug Cake. It’s delicious!

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    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 4:53 PM

      That sounds yummy. Can’t go wrong with chocolate!! And mug cakes are perfect for quick and easy, single serving desserts 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Brenda
    June 24, 2019 at 11:45 AM

    Hi Kelly,
    My husband and I are 3 week’s into our Keto journey. I am not sure what protein powder is. But, I am going to look it up on Amazon. I have been reading everything I can about Keto. This recipe look’s yummy. Right now our favorite Keto recipe is pork green chili stew. I serve it over shredded lettuce and too with cheese.
    Enjoy your day,
    Brenda

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 4:56 PM

      Hi Brenda! So the protein powder is something typically taken after a workout and they have keto-diet friendly protein powders, so that’s what the recipe ingredient is. Amazon would definitely have it! Great source of protein 🙂 I love the sound of your pork green chili stew! You will have to check back in and let me know how your keto journey is going 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    EMMA L HORTON
    June 24, 2019 at 1:08 PM

    I AM NOT SURE WHAT A KETO MEAL IS…BUT I AM WILLING TO LEARN

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 4:59 PM

      Hi Emma! So the Keto diet is a high-fat, adequate protein, low carb diet. The reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis that helps with burning fat and losing weight. If you are interested in trying keto, I definitely recommend GiGi’s book, because it has SO much information in it about the diet and helps get you started! XOXO

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    Jackie
    June 24, 2019 at 1:34 PM

    Ahhh, my favorite keto meal? One favorite of mine is slow cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage made with Guinness ! I love to make this every so often as i love the light, buttery flavor of the cabbage mixed with the corned beef!

    I also love experimenting with new creations using cauliflower. whether it be a cauliflower “rice” dish or a cauliflower pizza crust or a cauliflower “mash,” i love the versitality of cauliflower 😛

    PS – i’d make GREAT use of GiGi’s book 🙂

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 5:00 PM

      Hi jackie! I am a HUGE love of cauliflower too!! I swear I could eat a whole head of cauliflower by myself!! I usually just steam it and add a little salt and pepper…..mmmmm. Now you have me craving cauliflower hehehe. Good luck on winning!! XOXO 🙂

    • Reply
      GiGi Eats Celebrities
      June 24, 2019 at 5:29 PM

      Ah! Jackie, I REALLY HOPE you snag a copy soon!! 🙂

  • Reply
    Jackie
    June 24, 2019 at 1:35 PM

    I am DEF planning to make these treats! perfect for a snack at home, any time of day. 🙂 even perfect as a light breakfast or snack at work!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 5:02 PM

      Yay!! Let me know what you think after you make them! They are a great treat to have when you are craving a light snack 🙂 Or when you are starving and are tempted to make bad choices hehehehe 😉

  • Reply
    Laura
    June 24, 2019 at 1:35 PM

    I love these kinds of little bites of delicious! So easy and so yummy!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 5:04 PM

      Thanks Laura!! XOXO

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    GiGi Eats Celebrities
    June 24, 2019 at 5:31 PM

    I have some of these sitting in my freezer. Every time I walk by it, this cookie dough always whispers quietly… “Come have a taste, GiGi. Come have a taste.” – HAHAHAHHA!

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      Kelly
      June 24, 2019 at 5:48 PM

      Hehehehe….that’s the power of cookie dough right?! Congrats my friend on your FABULOUS cookbook! I am SO EXCITED and SO PROUD of you! It is ever bloggers dream to have their own cookbook and this is just amazing! Fingers crossed someday I will get lucky 😉 XOXOXOXO

  • Reply
    Martie
    June 24, 2019 at 5:54 PM

    My son is doing keto so I will be making these for him. Thanks so much.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 25, 2019 at 6:09 AM

      Awesome! Let me know what you think (or what he thinks!) after you make these! XOXO

  • Reply
    Torrie
    June 24, 2019 at 9:02 PM

    Ahhh! I would love to have a copy of this cookbook! I love following Gigi and her stories on Instagram. These bites look absolutely delicious. I love sweets and usually have something daily like mug cakes, cookies, brownies and fat bombs (all keto of course and dairy free) I would totally get some good use out of her book 🤗💕

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 25, 2019 at 6:10 AM

      Awesome Torrie!! Don’t you just love GiGi?! She always makes me laugh….love her IG stories 🙂 You would definitely love her cookbook too! Thanks for entering 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Maria | kitchenathoskins
    June 24, 2019 at 9:18 PM

    These cookie dough balls look absolutely fabulous!!! I don’t do keto, but it sounds like a great guilt free snacking.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 25, 2019 at 6:11 AM

      Thanks Maria!! Definitely yummy whether you eat a keto diet or not! 🙂

  • Reply
    Susan chappel
    June 24, 2019 at 11:58 PM

    Kelly, they look delish and Uber easy. My fave keto meal is hard because I have a few. Keto pizza, keto (pork rinds) coated baked chicken and zoodles spaghetti with meatballs.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 25, 2019 at 6:13 AM

      Thanks Susan! I like the sound of zoodles with meatballs!! Can I come over for dinner?! Hehehe. Thanks for entering!! 🙂

  • Reply
    Heather Swanson
    June 25, 2019 at 3:53 AM

    Sausage with brown rice & broccoli

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 25, 2019 at 6:13 AM

      Sounds yummy Heather! 🙂

  • Reply
    Tabby72
    June 25, 2019 at 6:39 AM

    I think I’d choose a meal of your keto cookie dough balls!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 26, 2019 at 6:40 AM

      That’s my kind of meal too 🙂 And since they are made with protein powder, it’s totally acceptable as a meal, right?!

  • Reply
    meghan
    June 25, 2019 at 7:57 AM

    Love salads!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 26, 2019 at 6:40 AM

      Meeeeeee too!!!

  • Reply
    Jennifer Monteiro
    June 25, 2019 at 9:16 AM

    Yum! I am going to make these! My favorite keto meal is an avocado shake that my husband makes. I know he puts coconut mana and macadamia nut milk and stevia in it.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 26, 2019 at 6:41 AM

      That shake sounds yummy!! Something GiGi would definitely love too…she’s all about that avocado!

  • Reply
    Katherine | Love In My Oven
    June 25, 2019 at 9:56 AM

    I have quite a few ketonians in my life, so they would love to get their hands on these! And the cookbook! Great giveaway!!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 26, 2019 at 6:42 AM

      Thanks Katherine! You would definitely love this cookbook then! So many great recipes 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Cheryl Germain
    June 25, 2019 at 10:44 AM

    Homemade pizza with cauliflower crust and tomatoes, onion, broccoli and lots of edam & mozzarella cheese

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 26, 2019 at 6:42 AM

      Sounds yummy Cheryl! I have been wanting to try cauliflower crust pizza!

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    Tracy
    June 25, 2019 at 4:38 PM

    I am only on week three so very new, so far my favorite meal has been chicken with a mushroom cream sauce. I have made it twice and it makes enough for four meals. Your cook book looks amazing for the sweet tooth in me 🙂

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 26, 2019 at 6:44 AM

      That’s awesome Tracy! You would definitely love GiGi’s cookbook! Recipes for ALL meals! And shopping guides too. It would definitely help you on your journey 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Meghan Malicoat
    June 25, 2019 at 5:13 PM

    I love egg salad with cheese crisp for a easy go to keto meal.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 26, 2019 at 6:44 AM

      Sounds yummy Meghan!! XOXO

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    Don Tymchuk
    June 25, 2019 at 6:26 PM

    I make a modified shepherd’s pie using pureed cauliflower rice with coconut oil, egg, and cheddar and mozzarella cheeses to top the meat and vegetable mix–delicious!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 26, 2019 at 6:47 AM

      That sounds DELICIOUS Don!! I love how you keto-fied a shepherds pie!!!

  • Reply
    Wendy Moore
    June 26, 2019 at 4:26 AM

    Love Gigi! She got me into air frying my salmon🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 My favorite keto meal is Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with bacon along with some fat bombs for dessert! Would love to win this giveaway 🎉🎉

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      Kelly
      June 26, 2019 at 6:46 AM

      Hahahaha GiGi got me into air frying too!!!! Isn’t salmon in the air fryer the best?!?! The sound of that cauliflower mac and cheese sounds AMAZING! Thanks for entering the giveaway! XOXO

  • Reply
    Alice
    June 26, 2019 at 9:27 AM

    Sweet & Spicy Chili-Lime Roasted Drumsticks with cauliflower mac an cheese……yum

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 27, 2019 at 5:44 AM

      Sounds yummy Alice!

  • Reply
    Jennifer Hermes
    June 26, 2019 at 9:40 AM

    My favorite keto meal is roasted cauliflower, till caramelized. Servers with bacon wrapped skinless chicken fingers! Maybe add some broccoli.. sea salt on everything! Yum!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 27, 2019 at 5:46 AM

      That sounds amazing Jennifer!! I love cauliflower, so I will have to try it roasted until it caramelizes!! XOXO

  • Reply
    Kelly | Foodtasia
    June 26, 2019 at 10:20 AM

    Kelly, these look amazing! Sometimes I make cookies just to eat the dough!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 27, 2019 at 5:47 AM

      Thank you Kelly! Sometimes I only bake the dough because I have to for the blog hahaha. If it were up to me, I would just leave it as cookie dough! HA!!

  • Reply
    raven
    June 26, 2019 at 11:36 AM

    Maria Emmerich’s protein lasagna, so good

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 27, 2019 at 5:47 AM

      I will need to look this up!! I love lasagna 🙂

  • Reply
    Melissa fox
    June 26, 2019 at 2:05 PM

    I’m new to keto. So far i love cauliflower mac and cheese. These look like they will be a fav!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 27, 2019 at 5:48 AM

      Awesome! I hope you try these! And definitely check out GiGi’s book! So many great keto recipes and information 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    John H.
    June 27, 2019 at 11:32 AM

    I LIKE BACON, EGG & CHEESE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 30, 2019 at 7:31 AM

      Sounds yummy John!!

  • Reply
    Jennifer H.
    June 27, 2019 at 11:36 AM

    I like chicken salad.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 30, 2019 at 7:31 AM

      That’s my dinner every night Jennifer 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    avm
    June 27, 2019 at 6:40 PM

    cheeseburger no bun

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 30, 2019 at 7:32 AM

      Easy and yummy!

  • Reply
    ae minx
    June 27, 2019 at 10:55 PM

    I usually don’t have a lot of time, so a simple spinach omelet with bacon and cheese is my go to

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 30, 2019 at 7:33 AM

      Can’t go wrong with that!!

  • Reply
    laurie emerson
    June 28, 2019 at 6:05 PM

    I love Keto Tomato with some Keto Garlic bread to go with it.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 30, 2019 at 7:33 AM

      I love tomato soup!! YUM!

  • Reply
    Meredith Brooks
    June 28, 2019 at 7:01 PM

    I love to make keto pepperoni pizza. Thanks for the giveaway!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 30, 2019 at 7:34 AM

      That sounds amazing Meredith!

  • Reply
    Carolsue
    June 28, 2019 at 7:57 PM

    I found a great recipe for Keto Taco Salad!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 30, 2019 at 7:34 AM

      That sounds awesome!!

  • Reply
    Sand
    June 28, 2019 at 8:55 PM

    Foil Pack Grilled Salmon.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 30, 2019 at 7:35 AM

      We love salmon in the air fryer! If you have never used an air fryer, you totally need to get one. Seriously amazing!!

  • Reply
    Rhoda A Kindred
    June 28, 2019 at 11:17 PM

    My favorite Keto meal is baked cauliflower with bacon and cheese and sour cream with a side of egg!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      June 30, 2019 at 7:35 AM

      You had me at cauliflower 🙂

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