These no bake chocolate chip peanut butter cookie dough protein balls are tasty, portable and packed with wholesome ingredients – great for snacking!
I know what you’re thinking. Brittany, why the heck are you posting another protein ball recipe?!? That’s the last thing the internet needs right now. But you know what? They’re incredibly tasty because they feature the ultimate culinary duo: peanut butter and chocolate. AND they taste like cookie dough… what could be better?
If my flavor introduction is not enough to tempt you, there’s more – these protein balls have only six ingredients and take about 10 minutes to whip up!
natural peanut butter – look for peanut butter where the only ingredients are peanut butter and salt.
unsweetened almond milk
dark chocolate chips – Enjoy Life chocolate chips are great if you’re dairy free. I also like Lily’s chocolate chips, which are lower in sugar.
Why Are These Protein Balls so Healthy?
On the nutrition front, they’re vegan and gluten free with a great balance of protein, healthy fats and smart carbs – perfect for before or after your workout, as a mid-afternoon pick me up or a late-night snack. Heck, I’d even eat them for breakfast. I mean, they DO have oatmeal.
Peanut butter has a good amount of protein, but I decided to add a bit more by including a little protein powder. This snack (or breakfast) will actually keep you satisfied.
These healthy no bake cooking dough protein balls are tasty, portable and packed with wholesome ingredients. Enjoy one before or after your workout for a quick energy boost.
Add dates to a food processor and pulse until they form a thick paste. Add in rolled oats and pulse a few more times until just combined.
Place date and oat mixture into a bowl. Stir in protein powder and peanut butter. Then add almond milk and stir well to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add an extra splash of almond milk. Stir in chocolate chips.
Scoop dough from the bowl using a small/medium cookie scoop and form into balls using your hands. You should get about 24 balls.
Place balls into a sealed storage container and store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks or the freezer for 1-2 months.
I am addicted to these 🙂 I use PB2 instead of the protein powder and they are delicious, nutritious and filling. Gives you that burst of energy and calms your hunger until dinner in my case before my workout.
These are delicious! Question though- is everything mixed in the food processor? After step one it says to mix in a bowl and at the end it says to scoop from the food processor so I didn’t know which to do. I used the bowl and it ended up working though! Just curious for the next time. Because there will be a next time – these are so good!!
absolutely delicious and quick to make !! love how this recipe is sweetened with only dates and protein powder. took just a few minutes to whip up and it rolls super easily into balls. will definitely make again and can’t wait to try more variations of these energy bites !!
Woo! So pumped these protein balls were a success, Emily! Thanks so much for trying them out and coming back to leave a review. It means the world to me!
Simply amazing! I love how dates are the only sweetener in this recipe. The texture is perfect! I could easily form them into cute balls. A quick and delicious dessert for the whole week!
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I am addicted to these 🙂 I use PB2 instead of the protein powder and they are delicious, nutritious and filling. Gives you that burst of energy and calms your hunger until dinner in my case before my workout.
Woo! That makes me so happy to hear, Brigitte. Glad you’re enjoying these protein balls. Thanks for sharing your review.
We love this protein ball recipe. It was super easy to make and it’s a yummy treat or dessert. I’ll definitely make them again.
These are delicious! Question though- is everything mixed in the food processor? After step one it says to mix in a bowl and at the end it says to scoop from the food processor so I didn’t know which to do. I used the bowl and it ended up working though! Just curious for the next time. Because there will be a next time – these are so good!!
Hi, Joanna! Thanks for catching that error, it should say scoop from the bowl. I’m glad they worked out well for you! 🙂
Yay!! I’m so pumped these protein balls were a hit, Maren! Thanks for trying them out and coming back to leave a review. It means so much to me!
Could you use chocolate protein powder or collagen in place of the vanilla protein powder? Thanks!
absolutely delicious and quick to make !! love how this recipe is sweetened with only dates and protein powder. took just a few minutes to whip up and it rolls super easily into balls. will definitely make again and can’t wait to try more variations of these energy bites !!
Woo! So pumped these protein balls were a success, Emily! Thanks so much for trying them out and coming back to leave a review. It means the world to me!
Simply amazing! I love how dates are the only sweetener in this recipe. The texture is perfect! I could easily form them into cute balls. A quick and delicious dessert for the whole week!
Ah yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Taylor! Thanks so much for trying it out and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!