Monster Cookie Protein Balls (Printable Version)

Chewy no-bake protein balls combining monster cookie flavors—peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms—for a wholesome 15-minute snack.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1/3 cup honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - 1/3 cup mini M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates

# How to Make It:

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 - 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 palms to form 1-inch balls.
05 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the nostalgic joy of monster cookies without turning on your oven or dirtying multiple mixing bowls
  • These somehow manage to feel indulgent while actually fueling your body with protein and wholesome oats
  • The texture is honestly perfect chewy but substantial enough to feel like a real treat
02 -
  • The dough will seem very dry at first but keep mixing and it will come together
  • If your mixture is too crumbly to roll, add another teaspoon of honey or a splash of water
  • These taste significantly better after chilling because the flavors have time to meld
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking
  • Let the dough sit for 5 minutes before rolling if it feels too soft

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