Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls (Printable Version)
No-bake protein balls with classic cookie dough flavor, chocolate chips, and wholesome oats.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup oat flour or finely ground rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter or almond butter
06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 2-3 tablespoons milk of choice
# How-To:
01 - In a large bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, and salt until well combined.
02 - Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick dough forms.
03 - Add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the dough holds together but isn't sticky.
04 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the dough into 12 balls and place on a lined tray or plate.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Tastes exactly like the forbidden cookie dough you secretly love
- Takes 15 minutes from start to finish and requires zero baking
- Portable energy that actually satisfies your sweet tooth
02 -
- Protein powders vary wildly in absorbency, so trust your hands more than the exact measurement
- The dough will seem dry at first but comes together as you mix it vigorously
- Room temperature nut butter mixes much easier than refrigerated
03 -
- If your dough is too sticky to roll, chill it for 15 minutes before shaping
- Wetting your hands slightly prevents sticking while rolling