Cookie Dough Protein Balls That Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings Recipe
These Cookie Dough Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while providing a good boost of protein for muscle recovery. Made with vanilla protein powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup, and nut butter, they are easy to prepare, no-bake, and ideal for a quick energy boost or post-workout snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 protein balls 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
For Optional Mix-ins
- dried fruit (optional)
- chopped nuts (optional)
- seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of maple syrup, and 1/2 cup of peanut butter or almond butter. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until a cohesive dough forms that can be shaped easily.
- Form the balls: Take small sections of the dough and roll them into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. This batch should make about 12 Cookie Dough Protein Balls.
- Chill the balls: Place the cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps them firm up and hold together better.
- Store the protein balls: After chilling, transfer the protein balls to an airtight container for storage. Keep refrigerated for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Great for a quick snack or post-workout recovery treat.
- Adjust the optional mix-ins like dried fruit, nuts, or seeds to your preference for added texture and nutrition.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor and less sugar.
- Substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup if preferred.
- Use sun butter instead of peanut or almond butter for a nut-free version.
- Store refrigerated to maintain texture and freshness.
- Perfect no-bake recipe, very quick and easy to prepare.
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