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Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Delicious Cookie Dough Protein Balls for Guilt-Free Snacking

These Cookie Dough Protein Balls are a guilt-free, no-bake snack with 11g of protein, perfect for fueling workouts or indulging without the guilt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder any brand that fits dietary needs
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips or dark chocolate for richer flavor
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup honey or agave syrup can be alternatives
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter or almond butter; substitute with sun butter for nut-free
Optional Mix-ins
  • dried fruit for natural sweetness and chewiness
  • chopped nuts substitute with seeds for nut-free
  • seeds for additional crunch and nutrition

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step 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 until a cohesive dough forms, which may take about 2-3 minutes. If too crumbly, add more peanut butter or syrup.
  2. Wet your hands slightly and scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough, rolling them into 1-inch balls. Yield about 12 protein balls.
  3. Place your formed protein balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Transfer to an airtight container for storage. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 11gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for freshness. These are perfect before workouts or as a healthy afternoon snack.

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