Description
Craving cookie dough? These Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Protein Balls are a healthy, no-bake treat packed with protein and irresistible flavor! Fuel your body with these easy and delicious bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (120g) creamy peanut butter (natural, no sugar added recommended)
- 1 cup (80g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 2 tablespoons (40g) honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (30g) vanilla protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup (40g) mini chocolate chips (dark chocolate optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) almond milk (or any milk)
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, rolled oats, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla protein powder, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix well until combined. The mixture will be thick.
- If too dry, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough comes together. Do not over-saturate.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Use room temperature peanut butter for easier mixing.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup.
- For a smoother texture, pulse oats in a food processor before mixing.
- Taste test and adjust sweetness/consistency before rolling.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut butter, cookie dough, protein balls, no-bake, healthy snack, protein, easy, quick, snack, dessert, meal prep, kid-friendly
