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Cookie Dough Protein Balls Recipe

4.8 from 78 reviews

These Cookie Dough Protein Balls are a delicious, no-bake snack packed with vanilla protein powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup, and nut butter. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy treat, these protein balls combine the nostalgic flavor of cookie dough with nutritious ingredients for an easy and satisfying bite.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (120g) vanilla protein powder
  • ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (160g) maple syrup
  • ½ cup (128g) peanut butter or almond butter

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the vanilla protein powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup, and peanut butter or almond butter thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms that can be easily shaped.
  2. Roll into balls: Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each into a smooth, approximately 1-inch diameter ball using your hands.
  3. Refrigerate: Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and hold their shape.
  4. Serve & enjoy: Once chilled and firm, enjoy the protein balls as a nutritious snack or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for later consumption.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • Use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips for a richer flavor or mini chocolate chips for smaller texture bits.
  • Keep refrigerated to maintain firmness and freshness.
  • These protein balls make a great pre- or post-workout snack.

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