High-Protein Cookie Dough Bites (Printable Version)

No-bake, protein-packed bites with oats, nut butter & chocolate chips for a tasty, healthy snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup natural almond or peanut butter
03 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Protein

05 - 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder, whey or plant-based

→ Mix-Ins

06 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
07 - Pinch of sea salt

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a food processor, pulse the rolled oats until they reach a coarse flour consistency.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the oat flour, protein powder, and sea salt.
03 - Add the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick dough forms.
04 - Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls using your hands.
06 - Place the bites on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up if desired.
07 - Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required, which means no heating up your kitchen and no waiting around—just mix and go.
  • Tastes like indulgence but actually delivers real protein and sustained energy without the crash.
  • They come together so quickly you can make a batch while your coffee brews.
02 -
  • Don't skip pulsing the oats—I learned this the hard way when whole oats created a grainy, unpleasant texture that made the entire batch feel off.
  • The mixture will seem too stiff at first, but keep stirring because the nut butter gradually coats everything and it comes together; this is the moment where people usually panic and add water, which ruins the whole thing.
  • Room temperature nut butter mixes in so much easier than cold—if yours is stiff, leave it out for 10 minutes or scoop from the middle of the jar where it's slightly warmer.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop instead of a spoon—it gives you consistent sizing and takes the guesswork out of rolling, plus everything looks more intentional.
  • If your hands get too sticky while rolling, dampen them slightly with water and it becomes effortless, but don't oversaturate or the mixture will absorb water and get soggy.
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