Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Oatmeal or Oat Flour

I used regular oatmeal right out of my pantry because I almost always have it on hand. Then, I gave it a good whirl in the food processor to grind it into a fine texture. You could also use oat flour that’s already been ground for you, since it’s essentially the same thing.

Remove the ground oats from the food processor and set them aside to add back in later.

Next, drain and rinse a can of chickpeas (also sometimes called garbanzo beans). If any of the little skins of the beans start to come off, just remove and discard. This will give your protein balls a better, creamier texture.

Peanut Butter

Add the chickpeas to the food processor, along with the peanut butter. You could substitute the peanut butter for your favorite nut butter or seed butter if you prefer.

Honey

To sweeten these cookie dough protein balls, I prefer to use honey, but if you’re looking to make these energy bites Vegan, you could easily swap out the honey for pure maple syrup or even agave syrup.

Next, add some vanilla extract. I always use Watkins, especially in recipes like this with few ingredients, because the quality of the flavors is much more noticeable.

Chia Seeds

Blend the mixture in the food processor until creamy, before returning the ground oats to the mixture, along with the chia seeds.

Chia seeds pack a lot of nutritional punch for their small size. They are loaded with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and micronutrients. Plus, they don’t add a lot of extra calories for all that benefit, making them a perfect addition to these cookie dough protein balls.

Protein Powder

Next, add two scoops of your favorite protein powder. My current favorite is Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. It’s flavorless and soluble in both hot and cold foods, so I can use it from my coffee, to my smoothies, to this healthy cookie dough. Plus, the collagen is great for hair and nails!

Of course, you could sub this out with your favorite plant-based protein if you want.

Blend again until all ingredients are incorporated and smooth.

Chocolate Chips

Add about 1/3 cup of mini chocolate chips to the protein dough and pulse just a couple of times until the chocolate chips are mixed in. You don’t want to chop them up too much, so be cautious.

Shape into Balls

I used a cookie dough scoop to shape my protein bites into 16 balls.

Place the cookie dough protein balls in the fridge to firm up a bit before eating. They can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days, or for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Enjoy!

PS. You might also enjoy my Easy Monster Cookie Energy Bites recipe below:

Easy Energy BitesThese little gems are perfect for a quick bite during the busy morning rush, an afternoon energy boost, or an after-school snack for the littles.

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