Cookie Dough Protein Balls
No bake cookie dough protein balls made with oats, nut butter, and chocolate chips for a quick, protein packed snack. They're easy to make, great for meal prep, and taste like cookie dough.
Servings: 9
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup quick oats
- 2/3 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder I like Clean Simple Eats
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk or water more if needed
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add oats to a food processor. Blend on high until oats are very fine and resemble flour.
- Add all remaining ingredients except for chocolate chips. Blend until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the food processor. Note: Dough should be easily moldable to roll into balls. If it’s too crumbly, add an additional tbsp of liquid at a time.
- Stir in chocolate chips by hand (transfer to a bowl to do this if needed).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll oat mixture into 18 equal-sized smooth balls, about a packed 2 tbsp cookie scoop.
- Enjoy right away or refrigerate until you’re ready to eat. Store in the fridge. Note: They're softer when they're first made, so if you prefer a firmer ball, chill them in the fridge for an hour or two first!
Notes
- Blend oats until very fine. This ensures the best texture.
- Chill before serving for firmer texture.
- Use your favorite protein powder. Choose a protein powder where you already enjoy the flavor.
- Chill the protein balls. Store the protein balls chilled so they hold their shape.
Nutrition
Serving: 2balls | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
