High-Protein Cookie Dough Bites With Cinnamon

Soft, sweet and satisfying, these high-protein cookie dough bites make an easy no-bake snack or dessert. Almond butter, vanilla plant protein and hemp seeds create a rich, doughy texture, while cinnamon and a simple icing drizzle add just the right amount of sweetness.

For another no-bake snack, try these high-protein buckeyes or make a batch of high-protein cookie dough bars.

Why You’ll Love These High-Protein Cookie Dough Bites

• No baking required: Mix, shape and refrigerate the bites without turning on the oven.
• Filled with plant protein: Vanilla plant protein and hemp seeds give the bites a satisfying boost.
• Cookie-dough texture: Creamy almond butter creates a rich, soft base that is easy to shape.
• Warm cinnamon flavor: Cinnamon flavors the dough and adds a finishing touch after the icing is drizzled.
• Easy to store: Keep the finished bites refrigerated for convenient snacks throughout the week.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

• Creamy almond butter: Stir the almond butter thoroughly before measuring so its natural oils are evenly incorporated. Creamy cashew butter or sunflower seed butter can be used, although the texture and flavor may vary.
• Vanilla plant protein: This recipe was developed with Sprout Living Epic Protein Vanilla Lucuma. Other protein powders may absorb moisture differently, so the final consistency may vary.
• Cinnamon: Cinnamon flavors the dough and can also be sprinkled over the icing before serving.
• Salt: A pinch balances the sweetness in the dough. Finish the bites with flaky sea salt for a contrasting texture.
• Hemp seeds: Shelled hemp seeds blend easily into the dough and add a mild, nutty flavor.
• Powdered sugar: Sift the sugar before adding the milk to help create a smooth, lump-free icing.
• Milk: Dairy or plain plant-based milk can be used. Add only the amount listed at first because a small quantity can quickly thin the icing.

How to Store Protein Cookie Dough Bites

Transfer the finished bites to an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to five days. Separate layers with parchment paper to protect the icing drizzle. Serve directly from the refrigerator or let them soften briefly before eating.

Tips for Success

• Stir the almond butter well before measuring it.
• Mix the almond butter, protein powder, cinnamon and salt completely before adding the hemp seeds.
• If the dough feels too soft to scoop, refrigerate it briefly before shaping.
• Use a small cookie scoop to create evenly sized bites.
• Refrigerate the shaped bites for the full 20 minutes.
• Sift the powdered sugar before mixing the icing.
• Add the milk carefully to avoid making the icing too thin.
• Let the icing set slightly before arranging the bites in a storage container.

High-Protein Cookie Dough Bites With Cinnamon

1. Add almond butter, protein, cinnamon and salt to mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.

2. Add in hemp seeds and mix until dough-like consistency forms.

3. Scoop out balls of cookie dough onto plate using small cookie scoop. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, sift powdered sugar into small bowl. Add milk and stir until it forms an icing-like consistency.

5. Remove cookie dough bites from fridge and drizzle icing over each of them.

6. Finish them off with dash of cinnamon and flaky sea salt.

7. Store in fridge for up to five days.

Nutrition Facts

High-Protein Cookie Dough Bites With Cinnamon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235
Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 23mg8%

Sodium 22mg1%

Potassium 200mg6%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 18g36%

Vitamin A 71IU1%

Vitamin C 0.02mg0%

Calcium 132mg13%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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