Description
This Protein Cookie Dough is a quick and delicious no-bake treat perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. Made with almond flour, vanilla protein powder, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, it offers a satisfying combination of flavors and textures while providing a boost of protein. Ready in just 10 minutes, it can be enjoyed as is or rolled into convenient bite-sized balls and stored in the fridge.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk (more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Whisk Flour Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the almond flour and vanilla protein powder until evenly combined.
- Melt Peanut Butter: Place the unsalted creamy peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 20 seconds until it softens and becomes easier to mix.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the melted peanut butter to the flour mixture along with the maple syrup, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract.
- Mix Together: Using a rubber spatula, mix all the ingredients until they are well combined, adding 1-2 more tablespoons of non-dairy milk if the dough is too thick or crumbly.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough, making sure they are evenly distributed.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the cookie dough as is, or roll it into balls for easy snacking. Store in the refrigerator for best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Use gluten-free protein powder and certified gluten-free almond flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust the milk quantity to achieve your preferred dough consistency.
- Store the cookie dough or balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- This recipe is naturally vegetarian and can be made vegan if using vegan protein powder and chocolate chips.
- For a lower sugar option, substitute maple syrup with a sugar-free syrup or sweetener of choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American