Chocolate Chip Cookie Protein Balls
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Andy Hay
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When I’m looking to get back into my routine, having a protein-packed snack available is always helpful. These have become staple recipes in our house, and for good reason. They’re simple to make, only contain four ingredients (unless you want to customize them to your preference) and are sure to please everyone. Keep them in the freezer pull as you do; adding more protein to your diet is easy!
Key ingredients for these Chocolate Chip Cookie Protein Balls.
Many people might be afraid of eating raw cookie dough, and for good reason. It contains raw eggs; however, this recipe is different. We did away with the eggs and subbed peanut butter and maple syrup as the primary binders!
Maple Syrup: An excellent way of adding a more natural sweetness and a bit extra flavour. A little hit of maple can go a long way!
Peanut butter: This will be the main ingredient that keeps your balls together. It adds a nice nutty/salty flavour that helps balance out the sweetness of the maple syrup and chocolate. Feel free to use any nut butter you like; make sure it’s not too loose, or your dough might be too soft!
Using Protein powder in baked goods- it’s a thing.
Protein powder doesn’t just have to be mixed with water, shaken and consumed on your way to the gym. There are plenty of ways to use that powder that might taste good!
Baking with protein powder works because it binds and mixes well with other dry ingredients, making it a seamless addition to many baking recipes.
Make it your own!
These super simple recipes are perfect for customizing to your tastes. We just used chopped chocolate, but you can play with many other flavours and ingredients.
Nuts, dried berries, and white chocolate are great ways to elevate these little bites. Or, if you want to spark your childlike wonder, use some rainbow sprinkles.
Make it your own, and have fun doing it!
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup Vanilla protein powder 97g
- 1/2 cup Natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup Maple syrup
- 1 cup Chocolate chunks
Instructions:
- Mix everything together in a bowl and then form into golf ball sized balls. Place into the freezer for 20-30 minuets until they firm up.
Andy Hay
Andy is the founder of ECK, Chef, and let’s admit it… the reason you’re here. He taught himself to cook, and it all paid off when he secured his spot in the season 5 Finale of Master Chef Canada. Now, Andy uses his big energy to showcase recipes that actually make people want to cook. His brand was built on butter and East Coast charm, and Andy’s kept that same energy ever since. Off-camera, you’ll find him doing what started it all: cooking for his two daughters, wife and the people he loves.
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These mix up so easily, especially if you melt the peanut butter in the microwave first. I used mini chocolate chips and 1/2 cup was enough. I also added 3tbsp hemp hearts and 1/4 cup chopped peanuts. Set in the freezer but store in the fridge for a ready to eat protein treat. My version was about 8g protein per ball.
Love the additions, Anne! Sounds perfect to me.