Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Mallory

These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls literally taste like you’re eating cookie dough! It's a no-bake recipe and they're ready in 5 minutes. I like to store them in the freezer and then microwave them for about 20-30 seconds when I want one. There's so much nostalgia in these little bites you’ll be transported back to licking the spoon as a kid. 🥹

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Cook Time 5

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings ball

Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
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 almond flour, protein powder, chocolate chips, and sea salt.
Add in the wet ingredients including the maple syrup, almond milk, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine until it forms a dough-like consistency.
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.

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.

Are these Cookie Dough Balls Healthy?

While healthy means something different to everyone, these protein cookie dough balls are a nutrient-rich option. They contain plant protein to keep you full longer, heart-healthy fats from the nut butter that also support brain health and hormone health. Almond flour provides fiber for gut health and antioxidants.

Registered 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 nourishing option for when you inevitably get a sweet tooth.

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4.5gFat: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Keyword 5 minutes or less, gluten free, high-protein, plant-based

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