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high protein monster cookie balls

Monster Cookie Protein Balls Recipe (Easy And Healthy)

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These easy, macro-friendly monster cookie energy balls swap half the fat for applesauce and utilize powdered peanut butter for a dense, chewy, no-bake snack. Blended effortlessly in a food processor, it's the perfect treat to keep in the fridge.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 88
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients & Base
  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Do not use quick oats
  • 0.5 cup drippy natural peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup applesauce Unsweetened preferred
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 0.75 cup powdered peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
The Mix-Ins
  • 3 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
  • 3 Tablespoons mini M&M's

Equipment

Food Processor
Cookie Scoop Set
Cookie Scoop Set
Kitchen Scale
Digital Kitchen Scale

Method
 

  1. Fit your food processor with the plastic dough or mixing attachment to ensure you do not chop the rolled oats into flour.
  2. Add the rolled oats, applesauce, drippy peanut butter, honey, powdered peanut butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt directly into the bowl of the food processor.
  3. Pulse the machine continuously until the mixture forms a thick, homogenous dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. If it feels too sticky, let it rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the blade from the processor. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and mini M&Ms using a sturdy silicone spatula.
  5. Using a small cookie scoop, portion the dough out and roll it tightly between your palms to form 24 uniform balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper to chill, then transfer to an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 3g

Notes

Monster Cookie Protein Balls Tips & Expert Strategy

TEXTURE EXPECTATION: These balls will be dense, chewy, and highly satisfying. The natural pectin in the applesauce provides a soft bite that perfectly contrasts the crunchy candy shell of the M&Ms.
EQUIPMENT WARNING: Do not use the sharp metal 'S' blade in your food processor. It will turn your rolled oats into oat flour and completely ruin the chewy texture of the monster cookie.
THE MELLOWING EFFECT: These are infinitely better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours. The old-fashioned oats and powdered peanut butter need time to fully hydrate and absorb the moisture from the applesauce.
PROFESSIONAL FINISH: For the ultimate bakery aesthetic, save a few extra mini M&Ms to press into the tops of the balls immediately after rolling them so the colors pop.

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