Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Chocolate chip cookie dough protein balls are a healthy, no-bake snack that tastes like classic cookie dough. These chocolate chip cookie dough protein balls are packed with protein, easy to make, and perfect for meal prep or a guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder vanilla or unflavored
- 1/2 cup nut butter peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 –4 tbsp milk or plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips mini preferred
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine oats and protein powder.
- Add nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), milk, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until a dough forms, adjusting texture if needed.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Serve or store for later.
Notes
- Add milk if mixture is too dry.
- Add more oats if too sticky.
- Use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan version.
- Chill longer for firmer texture.
- Store in fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.