Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Name: Protein Cookie Dough Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter; 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder; 1/4 cup almond flour; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Pinch of kosher salt; 1/4 cup regular or mini semisweet chocolate chips; flaky salt, (to garnish)

a peanut butter-y treat to fuel you

a plate of protein cookie dough balls with chocolate chips

These cookie dough balls are SO satisfying (especially if you’re a peanut butter lover) and they’re packed with wholesome ingredients that will actually energize you. A trio of peanut butter, vanilla-flavored protein powder, and almond flour give them a serious boost of protein while maple syrup and vanilla extract add some natural sweetness that won’t cause a major sugar crash. I know you’re going to want to make these again and again! …