Say hello to October’s cooking club recipe — our ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ monster cookie protein balls! These protein balls are a delicious blend of classic monster cookie ingredients and protein powder for added nutrition.
The Fit Foodie Cooking Club is a monthly cooking challenge designed to inspire you to cook from scratch. Each month, we all come together to make the same recipe and celebrate real food as a community.
October 2024 – The Details
Protein balls and monster cookies are two of our favorite things, and when combined, they create an epic high-protein snack that everyone will love. These monster cookie protein balls feature all-natural peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, M&Ms, chia seeds, and vanilla protein powder. You can easily customize this recipe to be gluten-free or plant-based to suit your dietary needs.
If you’re feeling festive, you can even add googly eyes to make them Halloween-themed!
All About Monster Cookie Protein Balls
- Peanut Butter: All-natural peanut butter is used in this recipe, but any nut butter will work.
- Protein Powder: Choose a vanilla protein powder that you enjoy the taste of as it adds flavor and sweetness.
- Rolled Oats: These provide whole grains and texture to the protein balls.
- Chia Seeds: A nutritional boost to the recipe.
- Honey: Provides natural sweetness and helps hold the balls together.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the peanut butter flavor.
- Mini Chocolate Chips and Mini M&Ms: Classic monster cookie ingredients that add sweetness and color.
How to Make Monster Cookie Protein Balls
- Add all ingredients to a bowl.
- Mix to combine, adding water as needed to reach a cookie dough consistency.
- Roll into balls using a cookie scoop.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Enter
Head to the monster cookie protein balls post, make the recipe, take a photo, and leave a comment with your experience. Make sure to include your name and email for the chance to win a $100 lululemon gift card!
Important Dates
- Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – First day to submit an entry.
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – Last day to submit a photo and comment.
- Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – Winners announced.
The Prize
Two participants will each win a $100 lululemon gift card. Winners will be randomly selected from comments received between October 1 – October 29.
Charity of the Month
For October 2024, we are supporting the Washburn Center for Children. We will match the giveaway winners’ donation to donate $400 to this cause. If you’d like to contribute, you can donate directly to the Washburn Center for Children HERE.
