Description
These No-Bake Protein Balls are a quick and healthy snack. They are chewy, packed with protein, and naturally sweet. You can make them in just minutes, perfect for meal prepping, post-workout fuel, or a fun treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt.
- Add the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Mix everything together until a thick, sticky dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more honey or a splash of milk.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls using your hands.
- Place the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If your mixture is too sticky, add a bit more oats. If it’s too dry, add more nut butter or a splash of milk.
- Use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
- Swap chocolate chips for dried fruit or nuts for extra flavor or crunch.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110 calories
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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