Easy No-Bake Protein Cookie Dough Balls
A quick, healthy, and delicious no-bake snack that combines cookie dough flavor with a protein punch. Perfect for busy days and satisfying cravings without guilt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15-18 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup (125g) natural peanut butter (unsweetened, no-stir preferred)
- 1/3 cup (35g) vanilla whey protein powder (plant-based options work too)
- 1/4 cup (85g) honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup (40g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, ground flaxseed, and sea salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Add natural peanut butter and honey or maple syrup to the dry mix and fold together until crumbly.
- Adjust consistency: Slowly pour in almond milk, stirring as you go, until dough holds together but is not sticky.
- Mix in chocolate chips: Fold in mini chocolate chips evenly.
- Shape the dough balls: Lightly wet your hands and roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls, about 15-18 balls.
- Chill: Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Ready to enjoy: After chilling, the protein cookie dough balls are ready to eat. Store in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Do not skip chilling as it helps the balls firm up and hold together. Use vanilla-flavored whey or plant-based protein powder for best texture and flavor. Wet hands before rolling to prevent sticking. Adjust almond milk quantity to get the right dough consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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