Monster Cookie Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup drippy all-natural peanut butter we recommend Trader Joe’s Brand or Good and Gather
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder we used Garden of Life*
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup mini M&Ms
- Optional: 1–4 teaspoons water*
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, protein powder, rolled oats, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, salt, mini chocolate chips, and M&Ms in a medium bowl.
- Mix the dough using a wooden spoon or your hands. Gradually add water by the teaspoon until you reach the desired consistency.
- Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to form dough into balls. Roll them between your palms until all dough is used, yielding about 14-16 balls.
- Store the protein balls in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use drippy peanut butter for the right consistency.
- Feel free to add raisins or coconut flakes for extra flavor.
- If the dough is too dry, add water gradually until you achieve the desired texture.
- Store the protein balls in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Nutrition content may vary depending on the protein powder used.