Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Edible COOKIE DOUGH that’s actually good for you and loaded with protein? Yes, please! These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Energy Bites are perfect as a healthy snack, treat, or even post-workout recovery. They taste just like real cookie dough, but they’re actually made with almond flour, protein powder, and no eggs, so they’re completely safe to eat. No chalky taste here, these have the perfect flavor and texture!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: 5-Minute Recipes

Scenario: You’re baking cookies, but you can’t wait for cookies to bake and need cookie dough right now. But make it egg-free, safe to eat, healthy, and full of protein! This Cookie Dough Energy Bites recipe is here to make your cookie dough cravings dreams come true.

I love that these protein balls are vegan, gluten-free, and made with nutritious ingredients. And you’d never guess it, because they taste JUST like real cookie dough! You can also easily turn these into Cookie Dough Protein Bars by pressing them into a pan instead of rolling them into balls. Either way, I know this is a recipe you’ll want to save and come back to because it’s SO good!

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Ingredients for Easy Protein Balls

The ingredients for this easy protein snack recipe are so simple. You only need 7 things to make these energy bites!

• Almond Flour (opens in a new tab) – or oat flour.
• Vanilla Protein Powder (opens in a new tab)
• Salt/Vanilla Extract
• Maple Syrup – honey or agave syrup works great, too.
• Creamy Almond Butter – or cashew butter. The creamier, the better!
• Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips – or mini chocolate chips. (opens in a new tab)

How to Make Cookie Dough Energy Bites

These Cookie Dough Protein Bites can be prepped for the week ahead in just 5-10 minutes! Here’s how to make them:

1. Mix the almond flour, protein powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add in maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract. Combine.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the “dough” and roll into balls, placing on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Let them chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes, then enjoy or store for later!

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Protein Bites Too Dry?

Something that will make or break the texture of these cookie dough protein bites is the texture and quality of your almond butter. If the almond butter is creamy (and typically works best at room temperature), then they should turn out great!

However, if your almond butter is a bit dry, try adding just a little bit more maple syrup or mixing the almond butter with a creamier peanut butter. Add 1 Tablespoon at a time until the texture is right!

How to Store Cookie Dough Protein Balls

While Cookie Dough Protein Balls can be stored at room temperature, I recommend storing them in the refrigerator to make them last longer. Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!

You can also make a double batch of this recipe and freeze half of it for later. Freeze the energy bites in an airtight container for up to 3 months! When ready to enjoy, simply let them thaw in the fridge the night before.

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