Monster Cookie Protein Balls (Printable version)

Chewy peanut butter oat balls with chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates. Wholesome protein-packed snack ready in 15 minutes.

# List of ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1/3 cup honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - 1/3 cup mini M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder, and salt until evenly blended.
02 - Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.
03 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips and mini M&Ms until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
04 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls with clean hands.
05 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to achieve optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like monster cookie dough but pack a protein punch that keeps you full for hours
  • The dough comes together in one bowl with zero baking required
  • Perfect for meal prep and they actually get better after a day in the fridge
02 -
  • Letting the dough sit for 10 minutes before rolling makes it easier to handle
  • If the mixture is too dry add another teaspoon of honey, and if too wet add more oats
  • Room temperature peanut butter mixes much easier than cold from the fridge
03 -
  • Warm the peanut butter and honey in the microwave for 15 seconds to make mixing easier
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes that look professional
  • Double the batch and freeze half so you always have snacks ready

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