Name: Protein Cookie Dough Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 balls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour; 3 scoops vanilla whey protein powder (75g protein total); 1/2 cup natural peanut butter; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey; 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (more if needed); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips

Question 1

Is it safe to eat raw cookie dough?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because there is no raw egg and no raw flour. Almond flour is safe to eat raw (no salmonella risk like wheat flour). The protein powder is also pasteurized.

Question 2

How long do they keep?

Accepted Answer

7 days in the fridge in an airtight container, 3 months in the freezer. Pull a ball out an hour before eating if frozen.

Question 3

Can I make these without peanut butter?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter all work. Cashew butter gives the cleanest cookie-dough taste because it has no strong nut flavor.

Question 4

Why is my dough too crumbly?

Accepted Answer

Different whey powders absorb different amounts of liquid. Add 1 tbsp of almond milk at a time until the dough holds together when squeezed but does not stick to your fingers.

Question 5

Are these meal prep friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A batch of 10 lasts the week. 2 balls equal 24g of protein, which is a real snack. Great for a 3pm hunger spike or post-workout.

Protein Cookie Dough Balls (12g Each, No-Bake)