Cookie Dough Protein Balls
These chickpea-based cookie dough protein balls are packed with fibre, and are the perfect filling high protein snack to keep on hand. They are vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and are perfect for refuelling after a workout or satisfying your late night sweet cravings! With only 15 minutes of prep and minimal cleanup, these no-bake protein cookie dough bites are a great meal prep option for on-the-go!
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Why You’ll Love These Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Packs A Nutritional Punch – Thanks to a healthy and wholesome trio of chickpeas, oat flour, and vegan vanilla protein powder, these cookie dough protein bites offer a perfect balance of plant-based protein, healthy carbs, fat, and fibre. Chickpeas provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Oat flour adds complex carbohydrates, while the vegan vanilla protein powder boosts the protein content, making these bites an excellent post-workout snack or midday energy booster.
Dairy-free, Sugar-free – Unlike traditional cookie dough loaded with raw eggs and sugar, these protein balls are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and are completely dairy-free.
No Baking Required – One of the best things about these cookie dough protein balls is that no baking is required. Blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor and roll them into bite-sized balls. With only one bowl needed for mixing, cleanup is also a breeze.
Meal Prep and Make-Ahead Friendly – These high-protein cookie dough bites are freezer-friendly. Plus, you can store them in your refrigerator for up to 10 days. Make a big batch, store it in an airtight container, or freeze it for up to 3 months.
Perfect to Pack for Picnics and Lunches – These Cookie Dough Protein Bites are also perfect for picnics and lunches. Their portable size makes them easy to carry and they don’t require refrigeration for several hours, making them an ideal protein-packed snack for on-the-go.
How to Make Cookie Dough Protein Bites
Blend Wet Ingredients
Add the chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients
Add your oat flour and protein powder and blend again until well combined.
Mix in Chocolate Chips
Mix in chocolate chips.
Form Bites
Roll the mixture into 15 balls and place them in an airtight container.
Chill
Store the container in the fridge.
Recipe Tips for Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Protein Powder Swap: If you don’t have vegan vanilla protein powder, replace it with another 3-4 tablespoons of oat flour.
Nut Butter Alternatives: For a different flavor profile, swap peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
Make it Nut Free: Swap peanut butter for sunflower butter or your favourite nut free butter.
Sweetener Options: Swap maple syrup with agave nectar or honey (if not strictly vegan) for a different taste.
Optional Add-Ins: Customize your bites by adding shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
Having trouble with dry protein bites? Add more maple syrup, one tablespoon at a time, until you get the perfect texture!
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Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1¼ cup oat flour
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add your oat flour and protein powder and blend again until well combined.
- Mix in your chocolate chips.
- Roll into 15 balls and place in an airtight container in the fridge.