Description
These protein balls for healthy snacking anytime are simple, delicious, and nutritious. Perfect for a quick energy boost, post-workout recovery, or guilt-free treat. With oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips, they’re a snack the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix oats, protein powder, flaxseed, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk peanut butter, honey, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until sticky but firm.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls.
- Place on parchment-lined tray and chill 30 minutes.
Notes
Toast oats for extra flavor. Warm nut butter slightly for easier mixing. Store in fridge 1 week, freeze up to 3 months. Customize with seeds, coconut, or dried fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg