High Protein Cookie Bites (Printable Version)

No-bake chocolate chip cookie bites loaded with protein, oats, and nut butter for a healthy snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

→ Mix-Ins

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

# Directions:

01 - Pulse rolled oats in a food processor 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 to the dry mixture. 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 - Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They taste like actual cookie dough without the raw egg guilt or food safety concerns.
  • Made in 10 minutes with zero baking required, which means you can stress-eat them while still claiming they're healthy.
  • Each bite delivers real protein without tasting like a chalky fitness bar.
02 -
  • Don't skip pulsing the oats into flour—I learned this the hard way when my first batch fell apart because whole oats don't have enough surface area to absorb the liquids evenly.
  • If your dough feels too wet, add more oat flour a tablespoon at a time rather than more protein powder, which can make them taste off and chalky.
03 -
  • If you're making these for someone with specific dietary needs, always check your protein powder label because some brands have hidden ingredients or allergens that aren't immediately obvious.
  • Rolling them while slightly chilled makes everything smoother and less sticky—chill the mixed dough for 10 minutes before shaping if you're finding it unmanageable.
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