Description
Ditch the guilt and enjoy these no-bake cookie dough bites packed with protein, fiber, and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for post-workout snacks or a healthy sweet fix!
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
1/2 cup natural unsweetened nut butter (peanut or almond)
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate flavor)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
2 tbsp dark chocolate chunks (optional)
Instructions
Combine rolled oats, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Add nut butter, sweetener, vanilla, and cocoa (if using). Mix until a dough forms.
Stir in protein powder, coconut, and chocolate chunks (if using).
Chill dough for 10 minutes, then scoop into 20–24 bites (about 1 tbsp each).
Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For nut allergies, use sunflower seed butter. Adjust sweetener to taste.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe is gluten-free if using certified gluten-free oats.
Add-ins like chopped nuts, seeds, or fruit can be customized.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg