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Made with a few simple ingredients, these Cookie Dough Protein Balls are perfect as an on-the-go snack. All you need are pantry staples and you’ll have these no-cook energy balls ready in no time! These protein balls taste just like raw cookie dough but it’s healthier to enjoy!
Do you think cookie dough is better than the cookies themselves? Then you’re going to love these super easy cookie dough protein balls! They’re so tasty and easy to make! Even better, these little edible cookie dough bites are good for you! They’re packed with protein and you can snack on them throughout the day.
If you’re looking for more easy healthy recipes like these energy balls then you should try my Chocolate Chip Banana Baked Oats and No-Bake Energy Balls. They’re so delicious, packed with nutrients, and my family absolutely loves them!
Why You’ll Love These Protein Cookie Dough Balls
- Packed with healthy ingredients. These chocolate coconut bites are made with wholesome healthy ingredients that are full of nutrients. We’ve got healthy fats, protein, and fiber!
- It tastes just like cookie dough! No need to sneak raw cookie dough when making cookies from now on. This edible cookie dough balls recipe tastes just like the real thing!
- No-cooking required. There’s no baking involved, so these are great to make when it’s hot out and you don’t want to heat the kitchen up with the oven.
Protein Cookie Dough Recipe Ingredients
- Mini chocolate chips: the smaller chocolate chips make it easier to mix into the energy balls compared to regular-sized ones.
- Oat flour: if you don’t have any, then here’s my guide to making your own oat flour.
- Vanilla protein powder: I use the premiere whey protein but use what you prefer!
- Creamy peanut butter: be sure to use creamy peanut butter so the balls are smooth and creamy!
- Milk: use whatever milk you’d like.
- Maple syrup: for some added sweetness.
- Vanilla extract: just a splash. It’ll add flavor.
- Salt: this is optional.
How To Make Cookie Dough Protein Balls
- Gather the ingredients: Place all the ingredients into a large bowl.
- Mix and roll the balls: Using a spatula, or with your hands, mix everything until well combined. You need to have pliable but firm, cookie dough-like consistency.
- Form the balls: Take a tablespoon-sized piece of dough and with the help of your palms tightly roll even balls. You can also use an ice cream scoop to help you have even portions.
- Chill the cookie dough balls: Place rolled balls onto a sheet lined with parchment paper and chill for 10 minutes. Once chilled place the balls into an airtight container and store them in a fridge.
- Serve: When the dough is chilled, serve in a bowl and enjoy.
Tips to Make No Bake Cookie Dough Balls
- If the mixture seems to be on the tough side and does not want to roll into a ball add more milk or maple syrup. Do it so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again.
- If the mixture seems to be too soft that doesn’t want to hold a ball shape, add oat flour. Do so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again.
- You can use an ice cream scoop or meatball scoop to help you scoop out even portions of the cookie dough balls.
- You can add some hemp hearts, collagen, or chia seeds for some extra added nutrition.
- Don’t have peanut butter? Try some almond butter or cashew butter.
- Since we are not cooking or baking this, I highly recommend using a high quality vanilla extract over artificial vanilla extract as the flavors will really shine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Since we don’t use raw eggs in this cookie dough, the cookie dough is safe to enjoy. Also, by toasting the flour in a 350F oven for 7 minutes, the heat will kill off harmful bacteria that the flour might contain. Just be sure to spread your flour out in an even layer when toasting the flour in the oven.
Since we are using oat flour and not all-purpose flour, this is safe to eat without cooking.
These cookie dough energy balls can be made vegan. Just make sure the protein powder you use is a vegan-friendly version as whey protein is not naturally vegan. Also, double-check that your chocolate chips are vegan-friendly. And that’s it!
When you’ve finished making the protein balls, place them into an airtight container in the fridge and use them within 5 days.
These cookie dough protein bites are so easy to freeze! You can freeze them for up to a month. Freeze the balls in a single layer on a sheet pan before transferring them to a freezer-safe container or bag so they don’t stick together. Thaw the balls in the refrigerator overnight.
I highly suggest you store these protein balls in the fridge. While they can be kept at room temperature for a while, they keep their shape best when stored in the fridge.
More Healthy Recipes You May Enjoy
- Almond Joy Energy Balls
- Brownie Energy Bites
- Almond Joy Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding
- Apple Pie Protein Chia Pudding
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Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup oat flour
- ⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 Tbsps. milk, more if needed to get the dough consistency
- 2 Tbsps. maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- dash of salt, optional
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a large bowl.
- Using a spatula, or with your hands, mix everything until well combined. You need to have pliable but firm, cookie dough-like consistency.
- Take a tablespoon-sized piece of dough and with the help of your palms tightly roll even balls. You can also use an ice cream scoop to help you have even portions.
- Place rolled balls onto a sheet lined with parchment paper and chill for 10 minutes.
- Once chilled place the balls into an airtight container and store them in a fridge.
Notes
- If the mixture seems to be on the tough side and does not want to roll into a ball add more milk or maple syrup. Do it so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again.
- If the mixture seems to be too soft that doesn’t want to hold a ball shape, add oat flour. Do so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again.
- You can use an ice cream scoop or meatball scoop to help you scoop out even portions of the cookie dough balls.
- You can add some hemp hearts, collagen, or chia seeds for some extra added nutrition.
- Don’t have peanut butter? Try some almond butter or cashew butter.
- Since we are not cooking or baking this, I highly recommend using a high quality vanilla extract over artificial vanilla extract as the flavors will really shine.
