Description
These Cookie Dough Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack that satisfies sweet cravings while providing muscle recovery benefits. Made with vanilla protein powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup, and peanut butter, they’re easy to prepare and perfect for on-the-go energy boosts.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
Optional Add-ins
- Dried fruit (to taste, for natural sweetness)
- Chopped nuts (to taste, for crunch and healthy fats)
- Seeds (to taste, to boost nutritional value)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: 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.
- Shape the Dough: Take small sections of the dough and roll them into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter, yielding about 12 Cookie Dough Protein Balls.
- Chill the Balls: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and hold their shape.
- Store Properly: Remove the balls from the refrigerator and transfer them to an airtight container for storage. Keep refrigerated for best freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute honey or agave syrup for maple syrup as alternatives.
- Use sun butter instead of peanut or almond butter to make this nut-free.
- Adding dried fruit, chopped nuts, or seeds can increase sweetness, texture, and nutritional value.
- These protein balls are best consumed within one week if refrigerated.
- No baking is required, making this a quick and easy no-cook snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Protein balls, cookie dough, healthy snacks, no bake, muscle recovery, easy protein snacks
