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Cookie Dough Protein Bites

Delicious and healthy Cookie Dough Protein Bites that satisfy your sweet tooth while providing a boost of protein, perfect for snacks or post-workout recovery.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unflavored protein powder
  • 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy cashew butter Can substitute with other nut butters like peanut or almond.
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup Can replace with honey or agave nectar.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the protein powder, almond flour, and salt until well combined.
  2. Add the cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and stir until a dough forms.
  3. Fold the chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
  4. Let the cookie dough chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  5. Use a 2 tablespoon size scoop to form the dough into balls, yielding about 20 bites.
  6. Top each ball with flaky sea salt and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Can be frozen for longer storage by separating with parchment paper. Feel free to customize the recipe with different nut butters or additional mix-ins.