Monster Cookie Protein Balls (Printable)

Chewy no-bake energy bites packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and colorful M&Ms for a protein-rich snack ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

04 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

05 - 1/3 cup honey

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

08 - 1/3 cup mini M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates

01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder, and salt until evenly blended.

02 - Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.

03 - Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and mini M&Ms until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

04 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll between your palms to form 1-inch balls.

05 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set before serving.

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You get all the monster cookie nostalgia without turning on the oven or waiting for anything to bake
The protein actually keeps you full, unlike traditional cookie dough that leaves you reaching for more in twenty minutes
They're perfectly portion controlled, assuming you can stop at just two or three

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If your mixture won't hold together, add another teaspoon of honey or peanut butter until it reaches a sticky, moldable consistency
Letting them chill overnight makes them even better, if you can resist eating them all before then

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Slightly wet your hands with cold water before rolling to prevent the mixture from sticking to your palms
If your protein powder is unflavored, add an extra teaspoon of honey and maybe a pinch of cinnamon