Description
These Strawberry Protein Balls are a delicious and healthy snack option, perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout refuel. Packed with oats, strawberries, and protein powder, these no-bake bites are easy to make and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Rolled Oats:
1 cup
Freeze-Dried Strawberries, Crushed:
1/2 cup
Vanilla Protein Powder:
1/2 cup
Almond Butter:
1/4 cup
Honey or Maple Syrup:
2 tablespoons
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon
Almond Milk (as needed):
1-2 tablespoons
Salt:
pinch
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, crushed strawberries, protein powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in almond butter, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract until mixture starts coming together.
- Adjust Consistency: If too dry, add almond milk gradually until sticky enough to form balls.
- Form Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Store in the fridge.
Notes
- You can swap almond butter for peanut or cashew butter.
- For added flavor and nutrition, consider mixing in mini chocolate chips or chia seeds.
- These balls make a convenient snack for pre- or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
