Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Balls
If you’re a peanut butter and chocolate lover like us, these healthy peanut butter chocolate balls are about to become your newest obsession. My sister and I are totally addicted, let’s just say we have some serious snack fixations, and this one has been going strong the longest! Packed with rich peanut butter flavor, a hint of chocolate, and all made with wholesome ingredients, these are basically a healthier take on a Reese’s snack and honestly might even be better. Perfect for a midday pick me up or anytime treat!
Tips for Switching Ingredients and Flavors
Here’s a secret tip for making these cookie dough balls even more versatile. If peanut butter isn’t your thing or you have an allergy, you can swap it for any nut or seed butter or even applesauce like we do in our Apple Cinnamon Balls. Dates also work beautifully for a naturally sweet, chewy twist. If peanut butter chocolate isn’t calling your name, do not worry, we have a whole lineup of other flavors to try, from Espresso and Brownie Balls to Cinnamon Roll, Pumpkin, and so many more!
Making cookie dough balls can feel intimidating, but here’s a cheat code. Freeze them completely before dipping and the chocolate sets in a flash with no melty disasters (we’ve all been there).
Not feeling like coating the whole thing? Just dunk the bottoms and let them chill on parchment paper. Once the chocolate is fully set, it should peel right off the paper, leaving you with perfect, fudgy little cookie dough bites that are as fun to eat as they are to make.
If you are feeling like you want a little extra challenge, you can also drizzle the leftover chocolate on top for a pretty, bakery-style finish that adds an extra layer of chocolatey goodness!
Why I Measure in Grams (and You Might Want To, Too)
If you’ve ever made the same recipe twice and gotten two totally different results, the measuring method is often the reason.
Professional bakeries almost always measure by weight, not volume. Measuring cups leave room for inconsistency—especially with ingredients that pack differently depending on how you scoop or pour them. A scale removes all of that guesswork.
One of the biggest offenders is sugar. Different sugars (and even the same sugar measured by different people) can vary wildly in volume, but 100 grams is always 100 grams. Measuring by weight gives you repeatable, bakery-consistent results and cuts down on extra dishes at the same time.
A food scale is one of the best (and most affordable) investments you can make for your kitchen if you love baking and want your recipes to turn out exactly the same every time.
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Ingredients To Prepare
Before baking, take a few minutes to gather the ingredients below and to ensure that they are nutty, chewy, and perfectly chocolatey!
Once you have all of the ingredients ready to go, you’re officially set up for peanut butter chocolate ball success. I always recommend measuring everything out ahead of time.
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Balls
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Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2- scoops 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 5 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup milk I used almond!
- 1/4 cup chocolate or peanut butter chips/chunks
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Blend old-fashioned oats into a fine powder. Add the oat powder and protein powder to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until a thick, dry dough forms. (PS: Highly recommend KOIA Protein Powder — use my 20% off code!)
- Slowly add milk until the dough becomes soft but not sticky. Fold in chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or both for extra indulgence.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scooper, portion out dough and roll into smooth balls with your hands.
- Place the cookie dough balls in the freezer for 30–45 minutes to firm up.
- Melt chocolate and peanut butter chips together until smooth. Dip each cookie dough ball into the melted coating and return to the fridge for 15 minutes to set.
- Eat fresh or store in a chilled environment for up to 14 days!
