Recipe By: @healingbythesun
Protein Cookie Dough Truffles: A Decadent Yet Nourishing Treat 🍪💪
Looking for a satisfying treat that delivers high-quality protein and healthy fats without the refined sugars or processed fillers? These Protein Cookie Dough Truffles are rich, creamy, and packed with nutrition, thanks to The Carnivore Bar’s beef tallow bars and Equip Prime Protein.
With a smooth, cookie dough-like center and a rich chocolate coating, they’re easy to customize for carnivore, animal-based, and low-carb lifestyles—all while delivering serious flavor. Whether you need a quick protein boost, a pre- or post-workout snack, or just a nutrient-dense dessert, these truffles are simple to make and incredibly satisfying.
🍴 Ingredients
For the truffles:
- 2 The Carnivore Bar beef tallow bars (Salted, Honey Salted, or Original) 🥩
- 2/3 cup cream cheese 🥛
- 3 scoops (~1/2 cup) Equip Foods Vanilla Prime Protein 💪
- 2 tbsp raw honey (or preferred sweetener, adjust to taste) 🍯
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate or cacao chips 🍫 (or substitute with cacao nibs, cinnamon, shredded coconut, or brown butter bites)
For the truffle coating:
- 1/2 cup cacao chips or chopped dark chocolate 🍫
- 2 tbsp coconut butter 🥥
- Optional: shredded coconut 🥥 and flaky salt 🧂 for topping
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the truffle dough
- Crumble the Carnivore Bars using a fork and mash together with the cream cheese until fully combined.
- Add in the honey and protein powder, mixing until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
- Stir in the dark chocolate chips or other add-ins of choice.
- Roll the mixture into 6-8 truffle-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined plate.
2️⃣ Make the chocolate coating
- Melt the cacao chips or dark chocolate together with the coconut butter until smooth.
3️⃣ Coat the truffles
- Roll each truffle in the melted chocolate, ensuring an even coating.
- Place back on the parchment-lined plate and drizzle with an additional layer of chocolate if desired.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
4️⃣ Chill and enjoy
- Freeze the truffles for 1-2 hours until fully set.
- Enjoy straight from the freezer or let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating for a softer texture.
🔥 Why These Truffles Are a Game-Changer
- 💪 Protein-Packed – Thanks to The Carnivore Bar and Equip Prime Protein, these truffles provide a powerful protein boost.
- 🚫 No Refined Sugar – Sweetened naturally with raw honey or your preferred low-carb alternative.
- 🥩 Healthy Fats for Energy – The beef tallow from The Carnivore Bar provides long-lasting, stable energy without sugar crashes.
- 🔄 Customizable – Swap out the chocolate for cacao nibs, add cinnamon, or mix in shredded coconut to match your taste preferences and dietary needs.
These Protein Cookie Dough Truffles prove that high-protein, animal-based treats can be delicious, nutritious, and easy to make! Perfect for fueling your day, curbing cravings, or adding a fun twist to your protein routine.
Enjoy! 🍫💪🍪