Cookie Dough Energy Balls
Let’s be real—some days, you barely have time to sit down, let alone think about what to make for balanced snack.
That’s where these Cookie Dough Energy Balls come in.
They taste like dessert (yes, really), take just 10 minutes to make, and are packed with the kind of ingredients your midlife body loves.
We all know what we should be doing:
Eating eating clean, moving our body, getting those steps in, drinking the water…but somedays, all that just feels like the world is should-ing all over us.
That’s where these cookie dough energy balls come in. They make it a little easier, because they are easy to make AND are:
✅ High in protein to help stabilize blood sugar and curb cravings
✅ High in fiber to support digestion and hormone balance
✅ Grab-and-go friendly for busy mornings, school runs, or that 3PM energy dip
✅ Meal prep approved – they stay fresh all week (or freeze beautifully!)
Perimenopause is not the time to skip snacks—it’s the time to get smart about them.
These energy balls are just one small (but mighty) way to give your body what it needs to thrive.If you’re in your 40s or 50s and noticing weird mood swings, sleep issues, or stubborn belly bloat, you’re not imagining things. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause can throw everything off balance—including how your body processes food.
That’s why snacks like this one matter. Pairing protein + fiber helps you stay fuller, longer, keeps cortisol in check, and supports better energy—without the crash. These little bites are part of the 30-30-30 Method I teach inside my UNSTUCK program for perimenopausal women. Simple, powerful, and deliciously doable.
Cookie Dough Energy Balls
Makes 15 balls | Prep: 15 mins |
Ingredients:
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
3 dates, pitted and roughly chopped
1/2 cup nut butter
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/4 cup flax seeds
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 24g protein)
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (measure with your heart…I think I put more than this in!)
Directions:
Add the oats and the coconut to a food processor and pulse a few times until the oats become a coarse flour consistency.
Add in the 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, 3 dates, 2 tbsp coconut oil, 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1/4 cup hemp seeds, 1/4 cup flax seeds, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and 1 tsp of vanilla + a pinch of salt. Run the food processor until the mixture starts to come together.
Add in the chocolate chips and run again until the chocolate chips are cut into smaller pieces and the mixture has come together.
Roll into golf ball sized balls. If the mixture is too dry, add more nut butter or honey or coconut oil. Store in the fridge or the freezer and enjoy!
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