No-Bake Protein Cookie Dough Bites
Edible cookie dough balls packed with protein powder and mini chocolate chips. These sweet, no-bake bites taste indulgent but fuel your fitness goals.
PROTEIN 8g
CALORIES 142
P:E RATIO 5.6
TIME 15m
YIELD 16
P:E 5.6
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
1 cup old-fashioned oats CARB BASE
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder FLAVOR
1/2 cup natural peanut butter DAIRY
1/3 cup honey FLAVOR
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips FLAVOR
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed FLAVOR
1 teaspoon vanilla extract FLAVOR
Pinch of salt FLAVOR
1–2 tablespoons milk (if mixture is too dry) DAIRY
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Batching: Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Reheat: Microwave for 90s at 70% power.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, flaxseed, and salt.
02
THE MACRO PREP
Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
03
THE MACRO PREP
If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it holds together.
04
THE ASSEMBLY
Fold in mini chocolate chips.
05
STEP 5
Roll into 16 equal balls (about 1 tablespoon each) using slightly damp hands.
06
STEP 6
Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.