Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Indulge in the delightful taste of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls! These no-bake treats are soft, chewy, and packed with protein, making them an ideal snack for busy days or a post-workout boost. With a rich chocolate coating and customizable ingredients, they are perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without the guilt. Whip up a batch effortlessly and enjoy these nutritious bites as a quick snack or dessert. Plus, they can be made ahead of time for convenient meal prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup cashew butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix cashew butter, milk, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until well blended.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt milk chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave.
- Dip each ball in melted chocolate and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate for an additional 15-20 minutes to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg