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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

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These chocolate chip cookie dough protein balls taste just like classic cookie dough but are packed with protein and healthy ingredients. They’re quick to make, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for meal prep, snacking, or satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (blended into flour)
  • 1/4 cup almond flour (substitute oat flour for nut-free)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1/3 cup creamy nut butter (almond or cashew preferred; peanut works)
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2–3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (adjust for consistency)
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (use dairy-free if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
  • Optional: Unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Optional: Collagen powder (substitute half the protein powder)

Instructions

  1. Add rolled oats to a food processor or blender and pulse until fine, resembling flour (about 30 seconds).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground oats, almond flour, protein powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir to blend.
  3. Add nut butter, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons almond milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough comes together. If dry, add up to 1 more tablespoon almond milk.
  4. Fold in mini chocolate chips gently.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or salt as desired. Add optional chia seeds or coconut if using.
  6. Portion dough into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop, tablespoon, or your hands. Roll until smooth and place on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (or freezer for 10 minutes) to firm up.
  8. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

For a smoother texture, always blend the oats. Adjust almond milk as needed based on your protein powder. Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free balls. For nut-free, use sunflower seed butter and oat flour. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Taste and adjust sweetness or salt to your preference. If dough is too sticky, add more oats or almond flour; if too dry, add a splash more milk.

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