Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls (Printable)
No-bake protein-packed energy bites with classic chocolate chip cookie dough flavor
# 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, as needed
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, and salt until thoroughly blended and no lumps remain.
02 - Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir vigorously until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Gradually incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until dough holds together without being sticky.
04 - Gently fold in mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, portion dough and roll into 12 evenly sized balls. Place on a lined tray or plate.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow balls to firm up for optimal texture.
07 - Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Tastes exactly like the forbidden raw cookie dough we all secretly love
- Ready in fifteen minutes flat with zero baking required
02 -
- Protein powder brands vary wildly in absorbency so trust your hands over exact measurements
- Dough should feel like playdough—not sticky not crumbly just right
03 -
- Warm your nut butter slightly if it is stiff and refusing to blend
- If dough is too sticky pop it in the fridge for ten minutes before rolling