Description
These Protein Balls for Busy Days are quick, healthy, and delicious! Made with oats, nut butter, protein powder, and a touch of honey, they’re perfect for a grab-and-go snack or post-workout fuel. No baking required, full of energy, and easy to customize with chocolate chips or coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla; mix until sticky dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Chill for 10 minutes.
- Scoop and roll into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Place on parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Toast oats for extra flavor.
- Add milk for softer balls.
- Roll in coconut or seeds for variety.
- Store in fridge up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg