No Bake Cookie Dough Protein Balls
These cookie dough protein balls make the perfect on-the-go snack. They're made with oats, sunflower butter, and protein powder, and they're gluten free and nut free, so they're safe for school lunches.
These No Bake Cookie Dough Protein Balls are sponsored by SunButter. All thoughts are my own. Thank you so much for supporting brands that make The Fit Peach possible!
They taste like actual cookie dough! Sunflower butter plus vanilla is the key and they hold up in a bag for hours, which is why a few always end up in my purse.
Ingredients and notes
- Rolled oats - This is the base of the protein balls. You can also use oat flour. Use gluten free if needed.
- Honey - Used to sweeten the protein balls. Maple syrup or agave will work as well and will make this recipe vegan.
- Sunflower butter - SunButter's creamy sunflower butter is perfect in this recipe. It provides a creamy texture and adds hints of "nutty" flavor without the nuts. This combined with the vanilla is what gives the mixture a cookie dough taste.
- Protein powder - I used a vanilla pea protein powder but any type of vanilla or unflavored protein powder will work. You can also use a chocolate protein powder to provide more chocolate flavor.
- Flax seeds - Helps bind the dough and adds a little nuttiness. You can swap this with chia seeds if desired. You can also omit them and add more rolled oats.
Step by step directions
You can make this recipe in a food processor or a blender or you can mix by hand in a bowl with a rubber spatula.
How to store
Place the protein balls in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 10 days in the fridge and 5 days out on the counter.
They will be a little firmer when stored in the fridge and softer when stored at room temperature. I like to store them in the fridge and pack a few in a portable bag. By the time I enjoy them later, they are soft and chewy again!
Frequently asked questions
Yes, press the dough into an 8 X 8 or 9 X 9 inch pan lined with parchment paper. Flat it out with your hands and chill in the fridge until set. Cut into bars and enjoy!
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Recipe
No Bake Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats - you can also use oat flour, use gluten free if needed
- ¼ cup protein powder of choice
- ⅓ cup flax seeds
- 1 cup SunButter Creamy Sunflower Butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon cold water
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the rolled oats, protein powder, and flax seeds in food processor and blend well until fine.
- Add SunButter Creamy Sunflower Butter, honey, sea salt, vanilla, and cold water to the processor and blend again until well incorporated. The mixture should be soft and slightly sticky. If it's too thick, add a tablespoon of water and continue to mix.
- Add the chocolate chips and pulse to combine.
- Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the mixture and roll it into a ball between the palms of your hands.
- Sprinkle some sea salt over top and store in an airtight container and enjoy!
Delicious.