Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls
If you’re craving a delightful treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while providing a healthy protein boost, look no further than these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls! These no-bake bites combine the rich flavor of cookie dough with wholesome ingredients, making them perfect for on-the-go snacking or as an energizing post-workout treat. With a quick prep time and endless customization options, you can whip up a batch in no time. Whether enjoyed as a midday snack or a sweet dessert, these protein balls are sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (plant-based or whey)
- 1/4 cup cashew butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix cashew butter, milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined plate.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Optionally coat with melted chocolate before chilling again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg