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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Vivian Schemper RDN, LDN
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls are the perfect no-bake treat to satisfy your sweet tooth while fueling your body with protein and healthy fats. Made with vanilla protein powder, almond flour, and tahini for a creamy, cookie dough-like texture, they’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup and finished with rich dark chocolate chips. A splash of vanilla extract and soy milk brings it all together—no oven required!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 balls

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Cookie Scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 3/4 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup soy milk
  • 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl whisk together the protein powder, almond flour, and salt.
  • Add the tahini, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk. Stir with a spatula until thoroughly combined and the mixture holds together. Add a splash of milk if the mixture is too dry. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to form into balls, or use your hands to roll into balls approximately 1.5 inches (around the size of a ping-pong ball). You can eat them as is or refrigerate them for 15 minutes to firm up. Enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days.
No Tahini? Use peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter.
No soy milk? Use almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.
Keyword Protein balls