No-Bake Choc Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bites
Delicious and healthy no-bake choc chip cookie dough protein bites that are perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost. These protein-packed bites combine rich chocolate chips with creamy cookie dough flavor without any baking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Add natural peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Mix well until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips evenly.
- Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Place the bites on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. You can also roll the bites in shredded coconut or cocoa powder for extra flavor.