Warm Goat Cheese Dip with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Cookie Dough Protein Balls that combine vanilla protein powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup, and peanut butter into a satisfying and nutritious snack perfect for muscle recovery or a quick energy boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 protein balls 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
Optional Mix-ins
- dried fruit (add for natural sweetness)
- chopped nuts (include for crunch and healthy fats)
- seeds (boosts nutritional value)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of maple syrup, and 1/2 cup of peanut butter or almond butter. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
- Shape Dough Balls: Take small sections of the dough and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter, making approximately 12 protein balls.
- Chill: Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store: Once chilled, transfer the protein balls to an airtight container for storage and enjoy as a convenient snack whenever needed.
Notes
- Great for a quick snack or post-workout recovery.
- Adjust mix-ins like dried fruits, nuts, or seeds to personalize flavor and nutrition.
- Store in the refrigerator for best freshness and texture.
- Can be made nut-free by substituting peanut butter with sun butter.
- Perfect option for on-the-go energy and protein boost.
Keywords: protein balls, no bake snack, vanilla protein, peanut butter snack, post-workout, healthy dessert, quick energy snack
