Description
Delicious and nutritious Cookie Dough Protein Balls that are quick to make and perfect for a healthy snack. These no-bake protein-packed treats combine vanilla protein powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup, and peanut or almond butter, creating a naturally sweet, satisfying bite with a cookie dough flavor. Ideal for on-the-go energy boosts or post-workout refueling.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (120g) vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (160g) maple syrup
- ½ cup (128g) peanut butter or almond butter
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the vanilla protein powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup, and peanut or almond butter thoroughly until a consistent dough forms.
- Roll into balls: Shape the dough into 12 equal-sized balls, each about 1-inch in diameter, ensuring they are uniformly sized for even texture.
- Refrigerate: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up properly.
- Serve & enjoy: Once chilled and firm, enjoy the protein balls as a healthy snack or store as directed for later consumption.
Notes
- Customize mix-ins by adding dried fruit, chopped nuts, or seeds to vary the texture and flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before eating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: protein balls, cookie dough protein balls, no-bake snacks, healthy snacks, protein snacks, peanut butter protein balls, quick protein bites
