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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

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I figure for our cookie basket this week I’ll ease you guys in again, this time with something a little healthier.

Now you guys know that I love my butter and sugar and cookies, oh my.  You know that I will never flinch in the face of a good buttercream or a cheesecake or custards galore.  But even the biggest sweets lover in the world needs a break from those things sometimes.

 

Sometimes.

 

And after this past weekend’s baking spree, this is one of those times.

 

Plus you and all your friends can make fun of the word “balls” all you want.  See, I feel it’s imperative to give you permission to do that.  I won’t be offended…

 

These are perfect for little pick-me-ups throughout the day, as a little sweet bite after an indulgent dinner, or if you’re working out hard (lucky!) and need a quick bite beforehand?  Grab one or two.  I give you permission to eat cookie dough before working out.  Because, you know, you needed my permission in the first place 🙂

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH PROTEIN BALLS

  • 9 medjool dates, pitted (I can’t stress the pitted part enough…I’m surprised my food processor still works)
  • 1 1/4 cup raw cashews
  • 3/4 cup oats
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 scoops vanilla protein powder (you can certainly use unflavored, but I would suggest trying the “dough” before rolling them into balls to make sure it’s sweet enough…if not, add a bit more maple syrup)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips

In your food processor finely process the dates.  Add the cashews and chop roughly.  Add the oats, protein powder, maple syrup and salt and process until everything is finely ground and mixed well.  Dump into a bowl and add the chocolate chips – it will be difficult at first, but keep working with your hands to distribute the chips evenly.  Roll into balls that are 1 inch in diameter.  Store in an airtight container in the fridge and pop one when you’re hungry!

I’m so glad we could come up with something healthy today guys.  No promises for the rest of the week though…

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  1. karen says

    March 11, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Hi there

    Just found this recipe and am so excited to try it. How many TBS is one scoop of protein powder? All my different powders have different size scoops

    Thanks
    Karen

    Reply
    • Heather says

      March 11, 2013 at 8:45 pm

      Hey Karen!

      My scoop held 3 Tbsp! I hope that helps!

      Reply
  2. Natalie says

    January 19, 2012 at 10:50 am

    I was wondering how many balls this makes? Thanks!!

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    • Heather says

      January 20, 2012 at 7:30 am

      it all depends on how big you roll them out, but i ended up with about 15-20 or so!

      Reply
  3. janetha says

    December 13, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Oh man, Heather, these look awesome! I need to get some dates!

    Reply
  4. TeeKay says

    December 13, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    Any idea of the nutritional value of each of these protein balls?

    Reply
  5. Urban Wife says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    I make some cookie dough balls similar to these. It is such a great concept and certainly not as guilt inducing as your typical cookie dough. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Delishhh says

    December 12, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    What a great idea – i should use more of my protein powder. .

    Reply
  7. JenMarie says

    December 12, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    What a neat idea. I wonder how they taste. With vanilla protein, it’s gotta be pretty good, though. Gotta try it!

    Reply
  8. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    December 12, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Looks great!

    Reply
  9. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    December 12, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Love these! I have such a hard time finding raw nuts though that I usually have to use roasted/salted, which add salt and fat. 🙁

    Reply
  10. AllieNic @ Frisky Lemon says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:30 am

    LOVE THIS! My Crossfit gym is having a pot-luck holiday party this weekend…this is PERFECT! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Ashley says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:31 am

    Ooooh, I like the sound of this!! There is always room for healthy cookies. At breakfast! Yum yum.

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  12. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:30 am

    These are awesome! Dates in cookies make me soooo happy 🙂

    Reply
  13. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:23 am

    Those look fantastic and a welcome change of pace from butter and sugar… although I look forward to more of your butter and sugar filled recipes:-)

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  14. Blog is the New Black says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:58 am

    Loving this recipe!

    Reply
  15. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:56 am

    Love these! No bake dough balls are amazing. I pretty much always have a variation of these at home every week. They’re the sole reason for the gigantic bag of cashews in my pantry 🙂

    Reply
  16. Krystina says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:54 am

    I feel like there’s no need to have a healthy cookie recipe around the holidays. Bring on the butter. 😉

    Reply
  17. Olivia H. says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:43 am

    I’m allergic to cashews – do you think I could use something else in place of them? Maybe just more oats?

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    • Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

      December 12, 2011 at 7:54 am

      Olivia-I’ve made something very similar with almond & oats and they still taste dough ball like!

      Reply

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