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Cookie Dough Protein Balls

April 23, 2020 by Sharon 24 Comments

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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. 

Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Protein Balls

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!

Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Protein Balls

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!

Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Protein Balls

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.

Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Protein Balls

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!

Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Protein Balls

MORE HEALTHY SNACK RECIPES:

 

Chocolate Chia Power Balls

 

Healthy Fruit Nut and Seed Bars

 

Maple Almond Snack Bites

 

Cashew Coconut Bars

 

Hemp Seed Energy Balls

 

Originally posted on November 9, 2018. Updated April 23, 2020.

 

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3.78 from 27 votes
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Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Chill
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

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. 

Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free recipe, gluten free snack recipes, protein balls, protein powder recipes
Servings: 10
Calories: 205 kcal
Author: Sharon
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 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**
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter **please use a drippy, natural variety for best results**
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup **or honey if you aren't vegan
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chunks **chocolate chips work too
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir all ingredients together.

  2. Roll into heaping tablespoon sized balls and place on a tray. Freeze for 15 minutes.

  3. Store in an airtight sealed container and keep in the fridge or freezer

Nutrition Facts
Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 101mg4%
Potassium 188mg5%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 14g28%
Calcium 92mg9%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


 

 

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Comments

  1. Melissa Griffiths

    April 29, 2019 at 9:17 am

    I love protein balls! Can’t wait to try this version.

    Reply
    • Sharon

      April 29, 2019 at 10:40 am

      Hope you enjoy! Thanks Melissa. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kelsey

    May 19, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Sharon

      May 19, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      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.

      Reply
  3. Meena Agarwal

    June 23, 2020 at 9:58 am

    5 stars
    Yumm!!! Calling it protein balls makes it reasonable to eat a boatload at a time, right? 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon

      June 23, 2020 at 10:42 am

      You’re onto me!! hahaha Thanks Meena. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kristen

    June 23, 2020 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Sharon

      June 23, 2020 at 10:44 am

      Hope it gets the Luna stamp of approval! xoxo

      Reply
  5. Riz

    June 23, 2020 at 9:56 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      June 24, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      One hundred percent!!! Thanks Riz. Enjoy the ride!

      Reply
  6. Shelby

    June 24, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    5 stars
    We make something similar ALL the time- the perfect snack!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      June 24, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      Balls are universal! Thanks Shelby. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kelly Neil

    June 25, 2020 at 10:23 am

    5 stars
    You had me at cookie dough! My four year old will love these as a snack. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      June 26, 2020 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks Kelly! Hope the little one enjoys. Usually cookie dough does the trick. 😉

      Reply
  8. Lisa

    June 26, 2020 at 11:53 pm

    5 stars
    Oooo! Love these! Totally want to make a batch of these! I have a feeling it will be hard to only eat one. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon

      June 27, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      That’s why you eat two!! 😉 Thanks Lisa.

      Reply
  9. Cynthia Priest

    June 28, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    5 stars
    Any protein powder recommendations? My kids would LOVE these!

    Reply
    • Sharon

      June 28, 2020 at 10:10 pm

      I like Sunwarrior, Arbonne or organic gras fed whey. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Sabrina

    June 29, 2020 at 8:29 am

    5 stars
    Easy, healthy and fast! Love these and my kids do too 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon

      June 29, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      Cookie dough and kids go hand in hand! Thanks Sabrina. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Em

    August 9, 2020 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    Yum, can’t wait to try! The nutrition facts is for how many balls?

    Reply
    • Sharon

      August 9, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      It is per ball. 🙂 Enjoy!!

      Reply
  12. Nicole Muszynsky

    December 2, 2020 at 10:29 am

    My daughter wants to try this…… can someone be more specific with the type of protein powder and the peanut butter please?

    Reply
    • Sharon

      December 2, 2020 at 11:48 am

      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.

      Reply

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