Description
Protein-packed cookie dough bites bring guilt-free indulgence straight from your kitchen. Healthy ingredients blend seamlessly to create a delightful snack you’ll crave after workouts or as a sweet midday treat.
Ingredients
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Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate flavored)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
Sweeteners and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins and Toppings:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (or chocolate chunks)
- 1/4 cup colorful candy pieces (like M&Ms or chocolate-coated candies)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (peanuts, almonds, or walnuts) (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chickpea flour, protein powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, thoroughly blending the dry ingredients to create a uniform base for the cookie dough bites.
- Incorporate natural peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough forms with a smooth texture.
- Gently fold mini chocolate chips, candy pieces, and chopped nuts into the dough, ensuring even distribution for consistent flavor and texture in each bite.
- Craft small spherical portions approximately 1 inch in diameter, using clean hands to roll the mixture into compact, uniform cookie dough balls.
- Arrange the formed balls on a parchment-lined surface, optionally garnishing with additional chocolate chips or candy pieces for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough bites for a minimum of 30 minutes to solidify their structure and enhance flavor melding.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, storing any remaining bites in a sealed container within the refrigerator for optimal freshness, maintaining quality for up to one week.
Notes
- Swap chickpea flour with almond or coconut flour for gluten-free options that maintain a similar texture and protein content.
- Use vegan protein powder and replace honey/maple syrup with plant-based alternatives to create a completely vegan-friendly recipe.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew butter to introduce unique flavor profiles while keeping the protein-rich base.
- Freeze these bites for up to two months in a sealed container, making them a convenient make-ahead snack that retains nutritional value and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg