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Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Delicious Cookie Dough Protein Balls for Guilt-Free Snacking

Enjoy the nostalgic taste of Cookie Dough Protein Balls with 11 grams of protein for a guilt-free snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder use any brand
  • ½ cup maple syrup can use honey or agave syrup
  • ½ cup peanut butter or almond butter, swap for sun butter for nut-free
For the Sweetness
  • ½ cup chocolate chips substitute with dark chocolate for a richer taste
Optional Add-ins
  • dried fruit for added sweetness
  • chopped nuts for crunch, mix and match for variety
  • seeds chia or flaxseeds for added fiber

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of vanilla protein powder, ½ cup of chocolate chips, ½ cup of maple syrup, and ½ cup of peanut butter. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
  2. Grab small portions and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter, yielding approximately 12 protein balls.
  3. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Transfer to an airtight container for storage and enjoy them cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 75mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Cookie Dough Protein Balls are customizable and perfect for any time of day.

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