Description
Irresistible peanut butter cookie dough balls deliver pure sweet bliss without baking. Rich chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter combine in these no-bake treats you’ll devour in moments.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup protein powder (optional vanilla or unflavored)
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously whisk the creamy peanut butter with golden honey until the mixture achieves a luxurious, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate the pure vanilla extract, gently stirring to infuse aromatic depth into the blend.
- Gradually introduce the fine sea salt, ground flaxseed, pulverized oat flour, and optional protein powder, meticulously folding until the ingredients harmonize into a cohesive dough.
- Sprinkle in the chocolate morsels, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture for delightful bursts of sweetness.
- Pause momentarily if the dough feels overly tacky, allowing it to rest in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Using damp hands or a precision cookie scoop, craft uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter, rolling with gentle pressure to maintain structural integrity.
- Transfer the delicate orbs to a chilled container, ensuring they do not touch one another.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough balls for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing them to solidify and develop a sublime texture.
- For extended preservation, secure in an airtight vessel within the refrigerator for up to one week, or nestle in the freezer for prolonged enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose natural, unsweetened peanut butter for a cleaner taste and less added sugar in your cookie dough balls.
- Adjust honey or maple syrup quantity based on desired sweetness level, keeping the mixture’s consistency in mind.
- When using protein powder, opt for vanilla or unflavored varieties to maintain the classic peanut butter flavor profile.
- Experiment with alternative nut butters like almond or cashew for different flavor variations while keeping the same base recipe.
- For gluten-free version, ensure oat flour is certified gluten-free and check protein powder ingredients carefully.
- Roll balls quickly with slightly damp hands to prevent sticking and create smoother, more uniform shapes.
- Freeze extra batches for quick healthy snacks or pre-workout energy bites that last up to three months.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top for enhanced flavor complexity and gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg