Edible Protein Cookie Dough (Printable)

A no-bake dough rich in protein and chocolate chips, perfect for a quick, nutritious snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup oat flour, certified gluten-free
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/3 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter
05 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
06 - 2 tablespoons milk of choice, dairy or plant-based
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

08 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, dairy-free optional

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Add almond butter, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir with a spatula until a thick, smooth dough forms.
03 - Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough until evenly dispersed throughout.
04 - If the dough appears too dry, add an additional tablespoon of milk and mix until the desired consistency is achieved.
05 - Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls using a measuring spoon or cookie scoop, or serve directly from the bowl.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes genuinely indulgent, like sneaking cookie dough from the bowl, except you're supposed to eat it.
  • Zero baking required means you can satisfy a craving in less time than it takes to preheat an oven.
  • Packed with real protein so it actually keeps you full, not just temporarily satisfied.
  • Completely customizable depending on what nut butters or mix-ins you have on hand.
02 -
  • The dough firms up slightly when chilled, so if it seems a bit loose at room temperature, refrigerate for thirty minutes before scooping into balls.
  • Your protein powder brand matters more here than in smoothies; some powders create a bitter aftertaste, so don't hesitate to experiment until you find one you genuinely enjoy eating plain.
03 -
  • Room temperature nut butter mixes in infinitely smoother than cold, so leave it out for ten minutes before starting if yours has been in the fridge.
  • Weigh your ingredients with a scale if you have one; protein powder especially varies so much by brand that grams matter more than cups.
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