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Cookie Dough Protein Balls That Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

Delicious Cookie Dough Protein Balls That Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

These Cookie Dough Protein Balls satisfy your sweet cravings with a healthy twist and pack a protein punch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder or chocolate protein powder
  • ½ cup chocolate chips dark chocolate recommended
  • ½ cup maple syrup or honey/agave syrup
  • ½ cup peanut butter or almond butter; sunflower seed butter for nut-free
Optional Mix-Ins
  • dried fruit like cranberries or apricots
  • chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans
  • seeds like chia seeds or flaxseeds

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of vanilla protein powder, ½ cup of chocolate chips, ½ cup of maple syrup, and ½ cup of peanut butter. Mix until cohesive and dough-like, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. With lightly dampened hands, scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a 1-inch ball. Continue until all dough is shaped into about 12 balls.
  3. Place protein balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Transfer to an airtight container or enjoy immediately. They keep well in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more maple syrup or chocolate chips if desired. Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing.

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