Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Mallory

You don't need a bunch of unnecessary added sugars to make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls that taste like licking the spoon! 🥹 This is a simple no-bake recipe that uses vanilla protein powder and oat flour for the classic cookie dough texture. I like to make a batch, store them in the freezer, and microwave one for about 20-30 seconds for a gooey mid-afternoon snack that gives me 4g of protein, 1g of fiber, and a satisfied sweet tooth! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

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Prep Time 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings ball

Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
cookie scoop optional

Ingredients

1 cup oat flour
⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice), more as needed
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips
pinch of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients including oat flour, protein powder, chocolate chips, and sea salt.
Add in the wet ingredients including the maple syrup, milk, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. If your peanut butter is very thick or you've stored it in the fridge, microwave it for about 30 seconds to give it a more runny consistency that's easier to mix. Mix everything well to combine until it forms a dough-like consistency, adding a tablespoon at a time more milk as needed. It will be a little sticky but you want it to be thick like a cookie dough, not runny like cake batter.
Shape about 2 tablespoons of dough at a time into a ball using your hands or a cookie dough scoop. Place each ball on the parchment lined baking sheet. There will be about 12 balls. Use a rubber spatula to get all of the dough off the sides of the bowl.
For best results, refrigerate the balls for about 10-15 minutes before eating. This will help give them more of a raw cookie dough consistency.
Hint: Wet your hands before shaping these cookie dough bites...it will help them be less sticky and easier to form into balls! I use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop.

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Notes

Expert Tips

Wet your hands before shaping them into balls. This will help prevent them from sticking to your hands.
Be sure to use a protein powder that you like the taste of.
Double up on these and freeze half of them to have a healthy snack on hand for busier weeks.

Storage

Refrigerator - store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Freezer - store in a freezer-friendly container in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, place the protein balls in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.

Dietitian Tip

One of the best ways to ensure you fill your day with nutrient-rich foods is to have them prepped and ready! By keeping these satisfying cookie dough bites in your fridge or freezer, you give yourself a good option to have on hand for when you get a sweet tooth. Compared to regular cookie dough, these have less sugar and extra protein and fiber.

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Keyword high-protein, plant-based

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