Monster Cookie Protein Balls (Print version)

Chewy no-bake protein balls with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips and M&Ms. Ready in 15 minutes for a wholesome snack.

# What you'll need:

→ 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

# Method:

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 to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.
03 - Gently 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 your hands.
05 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set for optimal texture.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • No baking required means you can satisfy that cookie dough craving in under fifteen minutes
  • Each ball packs five grams of protein so you can justify eating them for breakfast
02 -
  • The dough will feel impossibly sticky at first but keep mixing because it does come together
  • Chilling time is not optional here because the warmth from your hands while rolling makes them too soft to hold their shape
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking
  • Let the protein powder come to room temperature if its been stored somewhere cold

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