Cookie Dough Protein Balls – the classic flavour of cookie dough, packed with protein and ready in 15 minutes! This high protein balls recipe is also gluten free.
If you are looking for a great post workout snack or are in need of an afternoon pick me up, these healthy cookie dough balls are your answer!
A delicious way to boost your protein and keep your engine running.
COOKIE DOUGH PROTEIN BALLS
I am a sucker for all things chocolate chunk so when I discovered bags of Enjoy Life chocolate chunks were on sale at my local grocery store, it was game on!
Balls are something I am a bit of an aficionado of. I’ve been ball makin’ for years! These Hemp Seed Energy Balls and these Chocolate Chia Power Balls are among my favorites here at the Honour System.
But these Balls are creeping there way up the ladder as my new golden child. The perfect cookie dough texture is life!
The best thing about no bake snacks like these is that they are so quick to whip up.
Basically stir, roll, chill and eat.
Easy peasy.
You could easily sub out the chunks for chocolate chips if you prefer. They would taste equally as good. Even a few chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans would be super good too.
Use whatever you have or whatever is on sale. I always creep the sale flyers to plot my grocery store trips.
I generally use a whey protein powder as I find it gives you the best ‘cookie dough’ like texture but there are some vegan products that work too. Arbonne has a good one if you can get your hands on it.
Forget licking the beaters for cookie dough and whip up these cookie dough energy balls!
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Healthy Fruit Nut and Seed Bars
Originally posted on November 9, 2018. Updated April 23, 2020.
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Cookie Dough Protein Balls - the classic flavour of cookie dough, packed with protein and ready in 15 minutes! This high protein balls recipe is also gluten free.
- 1 ½ cups vanilla protein powder **not all protein powders absorb liquids the same - start with 1 cup of powder and add more if your mixture requires it**
- ½ cup natural peanut butter **please use a drippy, natural variety for best results**
- ⅓ cup maple syrup **or honey if you aren't vegan
- ⅓ cup chocolate chunks **chocolate chips work too
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In a large mixing bowl, stir all ingredients together.
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Roll into heaping tablespoon sized balls and place on a tray. Freeze for 15 minutes.
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Store in an airtight sealed container and keep in the fridge or freezer
Melissa Griffiths
I love protein balls! Can’t wait to try this version.
Sharon
Hope you enjoy! Thanks Melissa. 🙂
Kelsey
Something is definitely missing in the recipe? Mine ended up being a grainy/ powdery mess that was def not cookie dough texture so I added milk (like other recipes call for) but then it was too wet so now I have protein cookies because they all flattened out
Sharon
Hey Kelsey! Sorry they didn’t work for you. I don’t have to add liquid to mine and follow the recipe as written. It could be the type of protein powder as some absorb more than others. If you aren’t vegan, whet protein works really well! It also could be the peanut butter – I use a drippy, natural nut butter.
Mandy
Mine ended up exactly the same as you described and I filled the recipe to the letter. I make protein balls all the time and this is the most crumbly one I’ve ever made. I use one of the highest quality protein whey powders and an all natural PB and pure maple syrup, so that’s definitely not the issue. It needs some sort of liquid for sure.
Meena Agarwal
Yumm!!! Calling it protein balls makes it reasonable to eat a boatload at a time, right? 🙂
Sharon
You’re onto me!! hahaha Thanks Meena. 🙂
Kristen
I’m always looking for ways to add protein in as we eat less and less meat so this is a great snack option for our family. Thanks for sharing.
Sharon
Hope it gets the Luna stamp of approval! xoxo
Riz
I’ve been meaning to try a new snack when I go out for my weekend bike rides. Something like this that could fit into a little plastic bag is perfect to put in my jersey pocket before heading out!
Sharon
One hundred percent!!! Thanks Riz. Enjoy the ride!
Shelby
We make something similar ALL the time- the perfect snack!
Sharon
Balls are universal! Thanks Shelby. 🙂
Kelly Neil
You had me at cookie dough! My four year old will love these as a snack. Thanks for sharing!
Sharon
Thanks Kelly! Hope the little one enjoys. Usually cookie dough does the trick. 😉
Lisa
Oooo! Love these! Totally want to make a batch of these! I have a feeling it will be hard to only eat one. 🙂
Sharon
That’s why you eat two!! 😉 Thanks Lisa.
Cynthia Priest
Any protein powder recommendations? My kids would LOVE these!
Sharon
I like Sunwarrior, Arbonne or organic gras fed whey. 🙂
Sabrina
Easy, healthy and fast! Love these and my kids do too 🙂
Sharon
Cookie dough and kids go hand in hand! Thanks Sabrina. 🙂
Em
Yum, can’t wait to try! The nutrition facts is for how many balls?
Sharon
It is per ball. 🙂 Enjoy!!
Nicole Muszynsky
My daughter wants to try this…… can someone be more specific with the type of protein powder and the peanut butter please?
Sharon
Hi Nicole! If your daughter isn’t vegan I recommend Progressive Organics Vanilla Whey Protein – if she wants a vegan option I recommend SunWarrior. For peanut butter use any natural brand you like – the only ingredients listed should be peanuts. Using a fresh jar is best as the natural oils have just been stirred in and it is much easier to mix them into the mixture for your protein balls. My favorite brand for peanut butter is Adam’s dark roast.
Alexis Johnson
hi, would these work with other nut butter, like almond butter?
Sharon
For sure!! Almond butter would taste awesome. Just use a natural variety – and a fresh jar is the best when all the oils are soft and room temp.
Megan
can I use chocolate protein powder?
Sharon
For sure!! It would be double chocolate amazingness 🙂