Irresistible Chocolate Chip Protein Balls Recipe for Easy Snacking
Sweet, soft, and loaded with mini chocolate chips, these protein balls taste like cookie dough and are packed with protein for a healthy and satisfying snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oat flour and protein powder. Stir to mix evenly.
- Add the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Use a wooden spoon to mix until the dough starts to come together.
- Slowly add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough is soft but not sticky. Adjust the liquid as needed.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and a pinch of salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into balls with your hands.
- Place the balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer the protein balls to a storage container and keep them in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
[‘If your dough feels too dry, add a splash of milk.’, ‘If it’s too sticky, sprinkle in a bit more oat flour until it reaches the perfect consistency.’, ‘Refrigerating the protein balls helps them firm up and enhances the cookie dough flavor.’, ‘Double the batch and store extras in the freezer for longer shelf life.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 57
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