Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Delicious snack balls that give you the sweet taste of cookie dough without the guilt, packed with protein and perfect for a quick treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough Bites
- 1 cup almond flour (or oat flour) Can substitute with oat flour.
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup cashew butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter) Use your preferred nut butter.
- 2-3 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy) Adjust based on the dough consistency.
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips Plus extra for topping.
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt To enhance flavor.
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips For coating.
- 1 tsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil) For melting with chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, stir cashew butter, 2 tbsp milk, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing well.
- Gently mix in the mini chocolate chips.
- If too dry, add the remaining 1 tbsp milk (or more, 1 tsp at a time) until dough is slightly sticky but firm.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined plate.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Coating
- Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Coat each protein ball in melted chocolate, tapping off excess.
- Sprinkle extra mini chocolate chips on top, then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate is set.
Serving
- Enjoy chilled! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Ensure the dough is not too dry by adding more milk if needed. You can use different nut butters and add a pinch of cinnamon for variation.