Monster Cookie Protein Bites Recipe
This monster cookie protein bites recipe is a sweet, chewy, high-protein snack that is simple and easy to make! This recipe is loaded with rolled oats, chocolate chips, peanut butter, protein, and colorful chocolate candies in each bite.
These protein balls are a tasty mix of snack and dessert, and have just the right amount of sweetness. They make great post-workout snacks! See our step-by-step photos below and makes these protein cookie bites with us today!
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If you’re looking for a tasty, high protein snack idea, these monster cookie energy bites are the perfect addition to snacktime! They taste like a treat, but are loaded with whole ingredients in each bite.
These little protein balls are great as a pre-workout snack, for after workouts, or just for when you need a little extra protein in your day. All you need is a food processor and you can make this recipe in minutes! No cooking required.
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s sweet, simple, and easy to make with inexpensive ingredients!
- A great snack made with pantry staples, most of which you likely have on hand.
- This no-cook recipe is easy to make in your food processor.
- You can add more protein if you like, it’s versatile.
- Cooks of any skill level can make these bites – see our step-by-step photos below.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe has just 6 simple ingredients, which makes it easy and inexpensive to whip up anytime. It starts with rolled oats which give the main texture of these oat balls.
We also add peanut butter and honey for sweetness and also to keep the balls together when they are rolled.
You can use any protein powder you prefer – I like using a vanilla protein, but you can try this with chocolate, peanut butter, or caramel flavored! Let us know in the comments below which one you used.
And finally, these monster cookie balls have M&M candies as well as chocolate chips. Both types of chocolate give these protein bites a really nice sweetness and pop of color.
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
Additions and Substitutions
Instead of honey, you can use a maple syrup or agave nectar for plant-based sweetness. Both have a wonderful sticky texture that works perfectly in these bites.
You can use other types of chocolate too. You can try white chocolate chips or a different chocolate candy for new flavors and textures.
Instead of peanut butter, try making these with almond butter, sunbutter, or another nut butter instead.
How To Make This Recipe
Step 1: In a food processor, add the rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey.
Step 2: Add in the protein powder and 1/2 of the chocolate chips (save the other half for later).
Step 3: Turn on the food processor. Start by pulsing the ingredients, then turn fully on until the dough is smooth.
Step 4: Transfer the oat mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining half of the chocolate chips and all the chocolate candies. Mix well to combine.
Step 5: Take about 1 tablespoon of the oat mixture and roll it in your hands until it forms a ball. Repeat until all the oat mixture has been used. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
These high-protein monster cookie balls have rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate candies, and protein powder.
Store the cookie balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Yes! These protein cookie balls freeze really well so you can enjoy them now or later! Store them in an airtight freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Make sure to take them out of the freezer at least 30 minutes before enjoying as they will need time to thaw.
Expert Tips
- When rolling the oat mixture, it may crumble a bit. This is OK, just apply a bit more pressure and the balls will begin to stick together.
- For extra sweetness, add in an additional 1/4 cup honey.
- If you want to add a bit of a kick, try sprinkling flaky sea salt on the outside of the balls.
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Monster Cookie Protein Bites
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats use gluten free if desired
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M candies
Method
- In a food processor, add the rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey.
- Add in the protein powder and 1/2 of the chocolate chips (save the other half for later).
- Turn on the food processor. Start by pulsing the ingredients, then turn fully on until the dough is smooth.
- Transfer the oat mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining half of the chocolate chips and all the chocolate candies. Mix well to combine.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of the oat mixture and roll it in your hands until it forms a ball. Repeat until all the oat mixture has been used. Enjoy!
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