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Cookie dough protein balls on a wooden bowl with chocolate chips on the side in a wooden spoon. A blue jar is on the side for decor.

Healthy Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Need a sweet treat after dinner but you are trying to eat healthier? Look no further! These taste just like cookie dough, but without the guilt. Oh and bonus points for getting extra protein!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cup old fashioned oatmeal
  • 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
  • 3 tbsp honey more if needed for texture
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon optional
  • 1 tsp coconut oil melted, this is optional if the protein balls are seeming dry

Method
 

  1. First start by blending/grinding up the oats. This helps lend to that cookie-dough feel we are after. You can skip this step, but the balls will be more "chewy" and won't have as much cookie dough mouth-feel. In a blender or food processor blend the oats 15 seconds at a time until the oats are your desired texture. I left a few chunks of oats for texture.
  2. Next in a mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and honey. Mix until it becomes smooth. To the same bowl add in the protein powder, chia seed, and oats. Mix everything until a smooth. Now stir in the chocolate chips, or any other add-ins you want.
  3. Now let's roll them out! Roll the mixture into roughly 1-inch balls. You can use a cookie scoop to spoon out a uniform amount each time. Roll each ball using your hands and place on a cookie sheet.
  4. Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 30 minutes. Store in the fridge in an air-tight container and enjoy for up to a week!

Notes

*Store these in the freezer to extend shelf life.