Can I make these gluten free?

Yes! Just be sure to use certified gluten-free rolled oats and double check that your candy-coated chocolate pieces are gluten free, as those can vary by brand. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten free.

What type of protein power works best?

A vanilla whey protein powder works best for both the flavor and texture of the balls. Whey is best for muscle protein synthesis blends smoothly in recipes. Plant based or beef protein powders can work too, but you may need to add a bit of water to get the dough to stick together.

Can kids eat monster cookie protein balls?

Yes. These are kid friendly and made with simple, familiar ingredients. Plus, they taste like cookies! My kids love them with lunch or as a snack after sports practice or games.

Monster Cookie Protein Balls

Name: Monster Cookie Protein Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅔ cup natural peanut butter; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup rolled oats; ⅓ cup vanilla protein powder; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons candy coated chocolate pieces (like Unreal)

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Recipe

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Monster Cookie Protein Balls

These no bake monster cookie protein balls are incredibly delicious and easy to make. They mix up in under 10 minutes and are great for meal prep. The perfect sweet and satisfying snack for busy days!

Prep: 10Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 16 1x

Ingredients

⅔ cup natural peanut butter
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup rolled oats
⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
3 tablespoons candy coated chocolate pieces (like Unreal)

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Instructions

Prep: Line a baking sheet or serving dish with parchment paper.
Mix: In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
Fold: Add the rolled oats, protein powder, sea salt, chocolate chips, and candy coated pieces to the bowl. Fold everything together with a rubber spatula until combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
Roll: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out 2 tablespoons of the dough and roll it into balls. Make sure to intentionally grab some of the candy pieces with each ball of dough so they are evenly distributed. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet.
Chill: Chill the balls in the fridge for 30 minutes, then store them in the fridge in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

If your dough feels a bit dry, add ½ tablespoon of water at a time until the dough sticks together easily when rolled into a ball.
I recommend vanilla whey protein powder for the best texture and flavor. If you use whey protein powder or plant based protein powder, the dough will be more dense and soft—just like cookie dough! If you use grass fed beef protein isolate, the dough will be slightly more sticky due to the collagen content.
I like to use the Unreal candy coated pieces for this recipe.
Not into the candy pieces? Swap them for white chocolate chips, dried fruit, or crushed nuts to change up the flavor.
Roll smaller “mini” balls for kids. They love them, and they pack perfectly in lunch boxes!

Recipe By: Noelle Tarr, NTP, CPT

Find it online: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/monster-cookie-protein-balls/