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Cookie Dough Protein Balls Recipe

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Delicious and nutritious Cookie Dough Protein Balls that combine oats, protein powder, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a perfect no-bake snack. These easy-to-make protein-packed bites are great for on-the-go energy boosts or a healthy treat any time of the day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or other nut butter)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2–4 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy, for consistency adjustment)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and protein powder, stirring thoroughly until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Add the peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla powder to the dry mixture. Stir well using a sturdy spoon or spatula until a thick, crumbly dough forms.
  3. Adjust consistency with milk: Gradually add the milk, starting with 2 tablespoons, mixing until the dough comes together and is sticky enough to hold its shape when pressed. Add more milk if the mixture appears too dry.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until they are evenly incorporated throughout the cookie dough mixture.
  5. Form protein balls: Scoop the mixture using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop and roll it tightly between your palms to form approximately 12-15 uniform protein balls.
  6. Chill to firm up: Place the finished protein balls on a parchment-lined plate or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving or storing.

Notes

  • You can substitute peanut butter with any other nut butter like almond or cashew butter.
  • Use maple syrup to keep the recipe vegan; honey makes it non-vegan.
  • If you prefer, mini dark chocolate chips can add a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Adjust milk quantity depending on the protein powder absorbency to achieve the right dough consistency.

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