Protein Cookie Dough Truffles
Published 3/2/2024
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That’s right. Thanks to these Protein Cookie Dough Truffles, you can eat cookie dough AND boost how many grams of protein you get in your diet.
Cashew butter is mixed with ingredients like vegan vanilla protein powder, oats, maple syrup, and mini chocolate chips to create the most delicious edible cookie dough. The cookie dough balls are then dipped in melted chocolate for the most delicious treat!
It’s not easy keeping up a high-protein diet, especially when you’re craving a sweet snack every day at 1:32 pm. Why is that time oddly specific? I have a relentless post-workout sweet tooth, okay?
But seriously, these truffles are made by mixing cookie dough and rolling it into balls, dipping them in chocolate, and freezing them until solid. Simple with no special equipment necessary… just delicious.
What’s In Protein Cookie Dough Truffles
To make these cookie dough protein truffles, you’ll need some drippy all-natural cashew butter. This is important as it will provide the perfect consistency for the cookie dough. You’ll also need vanilla protein powder. We like the Garden of Life brand, which is vegan and has minimal ingredients.
To give these energy balls a bit of crunch, we added quick-cooking oats to the homemade cookie dough, as well as pure maple syrup for some natural sweetness. This recipe uses two different kinds of chocolate chips: mini chocolate chips for the dough and semi-sweet to melt and dip the truffles in.
Tasty Swaps and Additions
Cashew butter: Any natural nut butter or seed butter will work for this recipe. Just keep in mind that the flavor will vary. Sunflower butter, almond butter, or peanut butter all taste delightful.
Vegan protein powder: While we favor Garden of Life protein powder, you’re welcome to use your favorite kind of protein powder.
Maple syrup: Other great sweeteners include monk fruit, coconut sugar, or honey if you’re not vegan.
Go dark: Prefer dark chocolate? Swap the milk chocolate chips for mini dark chocolate chips!
Tasty additions: Add in some ground flaxseed or chia seeds for an added boost of nutrition. You can also mix in some chopped nuts, dried fruit, or shredded coconut for more texture and flavor.
Tips for the Most Delicious Protein Cookie Dough Truffles
- The type of protein used will also determine the flavor of the truffles. Check out our protein powder post for our favorite protein powders.
- Store these truffles in the freezer for an easy grab-and-go snack. They can also be kept in the fridge, but they may not hold their shape as well.
- To prevent sticking, wet your hands with water before rolling the dough into balls.
- Don’t be afraid to get creative with toppings! You could sprinkle some sea salt on top of the melted chocolate or add in some crushed nuts for extra crunch. The possibilities are endless!
How to Store Your Cookie Dough Protein Bites
These truffles are best stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
You can also keep them in the fridge for up to a week, but they may not hold their shape as well. Enjoy them as a grab-n-go snack when you’re craving something sweet and need a boost of energy!
Other Delicious High-Protein Sweet Treats
After you try these chocolate chip cookie dough truffles, you’re going to realize you need more of these kinds of high-protein sweet treats in your life! Check out these other recipes for some protein-packed indulgence:
- Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- Protein Puppy Chow
- Superfood Protein Smoothie
- Blueberry Protein Donuts
- Protein Banana Bread
Protein Cookie Dough Truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup drippy all-natural cashew butter
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder, we used Garden of Life*
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1-4 teaspoons water*
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Place the cashew butter, protein powder, oats, maple syrup, and mini chocolate chips into a medium bowl.
- Use a wooden spoon or your hands to mix the dough. Begin to add water by the teaspoon. How much water you use will depend on how drippy the cashew butter is. The water helps loosen the dough as well as prevent the truffles from becoming chalky.
- Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop dough into your palms. Roll into balls until all the dough is gone. You should get somewhere between 14-16 balls. Set aside.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate chips on high for 20-second increments, stirring every 20 seconds until melted and glossy.
- Use a fork to fully submerge each ball into the chocolate. Be sure each ball is completely coated. Let any excess chocolate drip from the ball and place it on a lined plate or baking sheet. Repeat until all balls have been dipped.
- Place the truffles into the freezer to set. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months.
Tips & Notes
- You can use any type of nut butter. The nut butter you use will determine the taste of the truffles.
- The type of protein used will also determine the flavor of the truffles. Check out our protein powder post for our favorite protein powders.
Watch It
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Photography: photos taken in this post are by Ashley McGlaughlin from The Edible Perspective.
