Description
These no-bake cookie dough protein bites are a soft, chewy, and gluten-free snack packed with protein and chocolate chips. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout, or a healthy treat on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (120g)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (50g)
- 1/2 cup creamy nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew; 120g)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (60ml)
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (55g)
- 2–4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (30-60ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons coconut flour
- Optional: Sunflower seed butter for nut-free version
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and a pinch of salt. Add flaxseed meal or coconut flour if using. Mix well to break up any clumps.
- Add creamy nut butter, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons almond milk. Stir until the mixture starts to clump and resembles cookie dough. If too dry, add more almond milk one tablespoon at a time until the dough is tacky but not sticky.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough. Roll each scoop between your palms to form 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
- Chill the bites in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up (optional but recommended).
- Transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
For best texture, chill bites before eating. If dough is too dry, add more almond milk; if too sticky, add a bit more almond flour. Customize with your favorite mix-ins like chopped nuts, coconut, or dried fruit. Use sunflower seed butter and oat flour for a nut-free version. Store in fridge or freezer for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (about 25g)
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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