Description
Mixed protein powder blends deliciousness in these no bake cookie dough protein balls, creating a nutritious snack packed with chocolatey goodness. Protein-rich ingredients make these balls perfect for quick energy and satisfying sweet cravings you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
- ½ cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (30 g) protein powder
- ⅓ cup (113 g) honey
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) cold water
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Powderize: Pulse rolled oats, protein powder, and flax seeds in a food processor until achieving a fine, uniform consistency.
- Bind Mixture: Incorporate sunflower butter, organic honey, sea salt, vanilla extract, and chilled water into the ground mixture, blending until a cohesive, pliable dough forms with a smooth texture.
- Chocolate Integration: Softly fold dark chocolate chips into the protein ball mixture using quick pulses, ensuring even distribution without compromising the dough’s structure.
- Shape and Finish: Employ a cookie scoop to portion the dough, then roll between palms to create uniform spheres roughly 1 inch in diameter; lightly dust with additional sea salt for a flavor enhancement.
- Chill and Store: Arrange protein balls in a single layer within an airtight container, refrigerate to solidify texture and meld flavors, allowing the treats to reach optimal taste and consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present chilled as a nutritious snack or energizing post-workout treat, savoring the balanced protein-rich, chocolatey goodness.
Notes
- Texture Trick: Pulse oats and protein powder into a fine powder for smooth, consistent protein balls that won’t feel grainy.
- Moisture Management: Add water gradually to achieve the perfect dough consistency – too dry means crumbly balls, too wet means sticky mess.
- Chocolate Distribution Technique: Use quick pulses when adding chocolate chips to prevent overmixing and maintain structural integrity of the protein balls.
- Storage Strategy: Always store in a single layer within an airtight container in the refrigerator to preserve texture and prevent unwanted moisture buildup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg