Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls (Printable)
No-bake energy bites with classic cookie dough flavor, protein-packed and ready in 15 minutes.
# 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 Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all dry ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir continuously until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Gradually add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition. Continue until the dough holds together comfortably without becoming sticky.
04 - Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, portion the dough and roll into 12 uniform balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the balls to firm up and hold their shape better.
07 - Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for optimal freshness.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They genuinely taste like forbidden raw cookie dough but with zero baking required
- Perfect portable snack that actually keeps you full between meals
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- Different protein powders absorb moisture differently so always start with less liquid
- These taste even better after sitting overnight letting the flavors meld together
03 -
- Warm your nut butter in the microwave for 15 seconds if its too stiff to mix easily
- Use a small cookie scoop for uniform sizes that look professional and chill evenly