Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls (Printable)
No-bake protein-packed bites featuring classic cookie dough flavor with dark chocolate chips. Ready in 15 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter or almond butter
06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 2-3 tablespoons milk of choice (dairy or plant-based, as needed)
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, and salt until well combined.
02 - Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick dough forms.
03 - Add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the dough holds together but isn't sticky.
04 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the dough into 12 balls and place on a lined tray or plate.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste like raw cookie dough but pack 5 grams of protein each
- No baking required and ready in 15 minutes flat
02 -
- Protein powder brands vary wildly in how they absorb moisture, so trust your hands more than the exact measurements
- These keep their shape best when cold, so pack them with an ice pack for on-the-go snacking
03 -
- If your dough is too sticky, pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes before rolling
- Wet your hands slightly with water to prevent sticking while shaping