Description
These No Bake Protein Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that’s perfect for a quick energy boost. Packed with oats, peanut butter, and protein powder, these little bites are a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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For the protein balls:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, flaxseed, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips until well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture is too dry or crumbly, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it holds together easily.
- Form Balls: Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Chill: Place the protein balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter.
- Add chia seeds, shredded coconut, or dried fruit for extra nutrition and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
