5-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie Poppers
Calling all peanut butter lovers! These Vegan 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Poppers were made for you. I whipped these up the first time just to curb a craving, and now I can’t stop making them. They’re the kind of simple, wholesome snack that disappears fast in my house, one peanut-buttery bite at a time.
Peanut butter cookie poppers are my dream combination (cookies + peanut butter + healthy.) Sweet cravings hit hard for me after lunch and dinner.
Having these delicious peanut butter energy balls on hand allows me to satisfy my craving while sticking to my nutrition plan.
If you are a peanut butter lover and looking for a high-protein sweet snack, look no further. These healthy protein balls are made from just a few ingredients and are delectably mouth-watering.
They are jam-packed with protein and are the perfect easy snack for any time of the day. You won’t be able to have just one, they are that good.
Spotlight on These 5-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie Poppers
- Perfect for workouts and busy days: These protein-packed peanut butter bites are the ultimate grab-and-go snack. I love keeping them on hand for a post-workout boost paired with a smoothie or a quick pick-me-up during the day.
- A healthy dessert fix: Craving something sweet? These no-bake cookie dough bites taste just like peanut butter cookie dough but are made with simple, wholesome ingredients instead of processed sugars or flour.
- Only 5 ingredients: With just 5 pantry staples, you can whip these up in minutes. No baking, no complicated steps, just mix, roll, and enjoy.
- Wholesome and satisfying: Packed with plant-based protein, natural sweetness, and healthy fats, these vegan cookie poppers check all the boxes for a treat that’s both nourishing and delicious.
- Kid-and mom-approved: Whether you enjoy them as a fun dessert, a quick snack, or an after-school bite, they’re a healthier choice than packaged protein bars and always disappear fast in my house!
The Ingredients
Peanut Butter: In case you didn’t get the memo, good old-fashioned Skippy Peanut Butter is out and all-natural is in. Look for a brand that has only one ingredient: peanuts.
Protein powder: I get asked all of the time about which protein powder brand I recommend. I use Travani for its clean recipe.
Peanuts: I recommend purchasing them in organic varieties. Look for varieties that are just peanuts and no added ingredients like oils. You can use salted or unsalted and roasted or non-roasted.
Pure maple syrup: Pure maple syrup is the way to go for this recipe Avoid pancake syrup which is filled with sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and other additives.
Oat flour: You can find this packaged flour at any health food store or make your own by adding old-fashioned oats to a blender.
Salt: You will only need to add a pinch of salt to the wet peanut butter mixture if your chopped peanuts are unsalted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thanks to the protein powder, peanut butter, and peanuts, each cookie popper has 11 grams of protein.
Yes! They’re naturally sweetened, packed with healthy fats and protein, and fun for kids to help roll. For younger kids, skip the protein powder if desired.
Technically, you can. However, the recipe is based on peanut butter. Try these adorable and tasty Cashew Coconut Protein Balls instead.
Yes! Freeze them in an airtight container or a Ziplock bag for up to 2 months. Allow them to thaw on the counter for a few minutes before enjoying.
The Instructions
Step one: Chop the peanuts and add them to a small plate. And, line a large plate or small cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step two: Grab a pot and set the temperature to medium heat. Add maple syrup and peanut butter to the pot and give it a constant stir until everything is combined and creamy, and then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
Step three: Add in the dry ingredients including, oat flour and protein powder and mix it all up.
Step four: Use a cookie scoop to grab a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball with your hands.
Step five: Roll and press the dough into the peanuts, coating the entire top.
Step six: Place the balls on a lined plate or small cookie sheet and chill in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy!
Storage
Place the peanut butter cookie poppers into an air-tight container lined with parchment paper and store them in the fridge. Alternatively, you can add plastic wrap to a lined plate. They will last 7-10 days in the fridge.
You can also freeze them in an airtight container or a Ziplock bag for up to 2 months. Allow them to thaw on the counter for a few minutes before enjoying.
Tips + Modifications
I like to chill my cookie poppers in the fridge for about an hour before enjoying.
No need to add salt to the cookie poppers if your peanuts are salted.
If you’d prefer a more chocolatey vibe, swap the vanilla protein powder for chocolate.
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Easy No-Bake Vegan Cashew Coconut Protein Bites
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Power Balls
Vegan Cookie Dough Protein Balls
5-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie Poppers
Equipment
- 1 sauce pan
- 1 small plate *for chopped peanuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon oat flour
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- pinch of salt (if not using salted peanuts)
Instructions
- Chop the peanuts and add them to a small plate. And, line a large plate or small cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Grab a pot and set the temperature to medium heat. Add maple syrup and peanut butter to the pot and give it a constant stir until everything is combined and creamy, and then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
- Add in the dry ingredients including, oat flour and protein powder and mix it all up. *Add a pinch of salt if not using salted peanuts.
- Use a cookie scoop to grab 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball with your hands.
- Roll and press the dough into the chopped peanuts, coating the entire top.
- Place the balls on a lined plate or small cookie sheet and chill in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy!
