Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls (Printable)

No-bake energy bites loaded with chocolate chips, nut butter, and protein powder for a quick, satisfying snack anytime.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup oat flour or finely ground rolled oats

02 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder

03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

04 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips

05 - 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter or almond butter

06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey

07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

08 - 2-3 tablespoons milk of choice, as needed

01 - In a large bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, and salt until well combined.

02 - Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick dough forms.

03 - Add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the dough holds together but isn't sticky.

04 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

05 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the dough into 12 balls and place on a lined tray or plate.

06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. This step is optional but recommended for best texture.

07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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They legitimately taste like you sneaked spoonfuls of cookie dough but zero baking required
My roommate keeps stealing them from the fridge even though she swore she hated protein snacks

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Some protein powders absorb way more liquid than others so always start with less milk than you think you need
If the dough feels too sticky after chilling roll the balls in extra oat flour or ground oats

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Let the dough sit for 10 minutes before rolling if it feels too crumbly the oats need time to absorb moisture
Warm the nut butter in the microwave for 15 seconds if it is rock hard from sitting in the fridge