Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls
These delicious protein balls are a quick and healthy snack, combining the flavors of cookie dough with a boost of protein.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla or cookie dough–flavored protein powder
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Wet ingredients
- ⅓ cup natural almond butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed)
- 1 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds (optional)
- 1 scoop collagen or adaptogen blend (optional)
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Mix almond flour, protein powder, and sea salt in a bowl.
- Add almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and mix until dough forms. Add milk as needed.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Roll dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer.
Notes
Optional ingredients like flax seeds or collagen can boost nutrition.