Energy balls are big in the wellness world, right now. Like a lot of trendy foods, there are tons of recipes out there, and pretty much everyone interested in fitness or a wholesome nutritional boost has whipped a batch up.
How do they stack up against our protein cookie dough, though?
We’re going to break it down in this protein cookie dough vs. energy balls face-off to see which one is going to benefit you the most.
What is Protein Cookie Dough?
FUUL protein cookie dough is just like the cookie dough you probably grew up eating. Except our protein cookie dough is made with wellness in mind, and it’s loaded with protein.
Our protein cookie dough is designed to be a great choice for people who love the gym, want to manage their weight, need a snack that really fills them up on a long hike, and similar folks.
You get the pure joy of eating delicious cookie dough, but you don’t have any of the drawbacks like fat gain or sugar spikes and crashes.
What are Energy Balls?
Energy balls aren’t standardized. For the most part, they’re homemade recipes that vary dramatically with the ingredients they include, how you cook them, etc. It’s difficult to really highlight the details, because everyone has their own version with very different macros.
However, the general concept is that you mix up a bunch of whole oats, nuts, dehydrated berries, and natural sweeteners like honey to make a ball packed with nutrients.
This is meant to provide you with a dense, energy-packed snack.
Protein Cookie Dough vs. Energy Balls: Comparison
Now that we’ve gone over what each one is, it’s time to see how they stack up with macros, quality, and, of course, results.
1. Macro Comparison
This is where “energy balls” have a ton of drawbacks. Not only are there too many variations to accurately figure out the macros of a generic energy ball, but even if we look at the general composition of these homemade snacks, the macros are usually geared toward carb-heavy compositions.
Energy balls typically have a little bit of protein from nuts or nut butters, but the bulk of their macros are carbs from whole oats. This is fine for cheap energy, but it lacks all the long-term benefits that come from a truly robust wellness snack.
In comparison, protein cookie dough has 15 grams of protein from whey isolate and milk isolate, 8 grams of fat, 6 grams of sugar, and just 37 grams of total carbs.
2. Quality
Protein cookie dough from FUUL is scientifically designed. We put years of research and trial-and-error testing into making FUUL the perfect wellness snack.
It’s extremely balanced, uses the highest quality ingredients, and tastes amazing. Similar snacks often taste horrible and aren’t balanced well at all.
Energy balls are almost always homemade goodies. We’re happy that people are trying to eat wholesome snacks, and there’s certainly room in the wellness world for those snacks to exist.
However, it’s a simple fact that you’re never going to get the same quality from mixing up some random ingredients as you would by buying scientifically backed and professionally manufactured protein cookie dough.
We have access to better ingredients, we’ve put in the work to ensure everything is measured and implemented perfectly, and we’ve invested all our resources into making FUUL as high-quality as possible.
Homemade alternatives simply can’t compete with that.
3. Results
If you’re an active individual, this is likely your primary concern. Which one is more effective? Hands down, it’s protein cookie dough.
Like we said earlier, the energy balls are usually carb-heavy to give your body lots of cheap fuel it can burn quickly. They’re not made with all your body’s needs in mind.
When you choose protein cookie dough, you get carbs for cheap, easy-to-burn fuel that your body needs. FUUL has 37 grams of total carbs specifically for that reason.
However, you also get fat that provides long-term energy storage that lasts throughout the day, a small amount of sugar for an instant boost that burns off quickly, and plenty of protein.
Protein is the most important part. It’s a great post-workout snack that’s going to help you recover from all the exercise and activity that you do throughout the day.
Energy balls might have a few grams from the nuts they usually include, but that’s it. It’s not enough, and it’s completely out of balance with the carbs, fats, and sugars that those energy ball recipes include.
Pretty much everyone will get better results from protein cookie dough than they’ll get from energy balls.
Who is Each One For?
It’s best to look at protein cookie dough as the superior and more comprehensive wellness snack, while energy balls are little pick-me-ups.
With that in mind, pretty much anyone will benefit from eating FUUL.
A lot of our customers work out intensely, and they use protein cookie dough to boost their protein intake throughout the day and enjoy a little energy boost.
Others use it to help with weight management since it fills them up and keeps them full for a long time. It’s even used by hikers and people with busy schedules who might need to skip lunch at the office.
Since energy balls are a quick dump of energy, they’re not as good for nearly as many people. They can help if you want something carb-heavy before a workout, but they’re not good for anything else, really.
Ditch the Energy Balls and Try FUUL Today
FUUL provides all the things your body needs to thrive. It has 15 grams of protein from whey and milk isolates, good fats, minimal sugar, and an amazing taste that puts the rest of the protein snack industry to shame.
FULL is a great choice whether you’re working out, have to skip lunch, need a wholesome snack for the trail, or even for weight management. From the familiar chocolate chip to the festive birthday cake, there’s a flavor for every craving.
Don’t waste your time mixing up energy balls. Try FUUL today for a tasty snack that delivers!
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