Instant Cookie Dough Energy Balls

alissa089
2 hours ago
2 min read

7 ingredients • Whole ingredients • High protein

Why you’ll love these 💛

When a cookie dough craving hits, you want something now—not something that needs chilling, baking, or waiting. These Instant Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Energy Balls are ready the second you roll them, insanely satisfying, and have that nostalgic cookie dough flavour… with a nourishing twist.

Made with simple pantry staples and a boost of protein, this recipe is also a great way to finally use up those collagen or protein powders sitting in your cupboard. Sweet, chewy, chocolatey, and balanced—you’ll feel good reaching for these.

Servings

8 energy bites

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

None

Ready to Eat

Immediately after rolling

Ingredients

½ cup nut butter (almond butter used; peanut, cashew, or sunflower butter all work)
½ cup collagen powder or protein powder (see notes below)
3 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ cup almond flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
3 tablespoons chocolate chips
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds

Optional Toppings

Melted chocolate drizzle
Maldon sea salt flakes (highly recommended ✨)

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together the nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
Add the collagen or protein powder, almond flour, ground flax seeds, and chocolate chips.
Mix until a thick cookie dough forms.
Divide into 8 equal portions and roll into balls.
Enjoy immediately—or add an optional chocolate drizzle and finish with flaky sea salt.

Storage Tips

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days
Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months
Tip: These taste amazing straight from the freezer and hold their shape well