These protein cookies are take less than 20 min to make and will placate your sweet tooth without derailing your healthy New Years goals. They give you a good dose of energy from the complex carbs in the rolled oats; you get a substantial dose of fiber from the oats, chia seeds, and flax seeds; you'll gain extra protein from the protein powder and nut butters; and finally, you will add good fats to your diet with the nut butters and shredded coconut. These ingredients combine well to boost long term energy without any added sugar. They are a nutritious way to pack some extra nutrients into your body throughout the day. I eat them before my workout or for a quick breakfast. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I do.
No-Bake Protein Cookie Balls
2 cups of Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
2 cups of no sugar added organic peanut butter or other nut butter of your choice (do NOT drain off the excess oil)
2/3 cup Organic Raw Honey
1 oz scoop of no sugar added chocolate protein powder
1 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1Tablespoon of chia seeds
1 teaspoon of ground flax seed
Sesame seeds (optional)*
Pour all ingredients into a bowl and mix well. I find it easiest to combine the ingredients by hand instead of spatula because of how dense this cookie is. I also prefer to spray my hands with coconut oil to prevent the ingredients from sticking. Once well combined, roll dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Continue to coat hands with oil as needed. Refrigerate for 1 hour, serve chilled.
*For added variation, I will roll half my cookies in loose sesame seeds. This adds a delicious, unique flavor.
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