Description
Delicious and nutritious Cookie Dough Protein Balls that satisfy your sweet cravings while providing essential protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder (use any brand for muscle recovery)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (substitute with dark chocolate for richer taste)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (honey or agave syrup can be used as alternatives)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter (swap for sun butter to keep it nut-free)
- Optional mix-ins:
- dried fruit
- chopped nuts
- seeds
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of vanilla protein powder, ½ cup of chocolate chips, ½ cup of maple syrup, and ½ cup of peanut butter. Mix thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
2. Take small sections of the dough and roll them into balls around 1 inch in diameter, yielding about 12 Cookie Dough Protein Balls.
3. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Remove the balls from the refrigerator and transfer them to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Great for a quick snack or post-workout recovery.
Adjust mix-ins to your preference for variety.
Use sun butter to make this recipe nut-free.
Store in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g