Description
These low sugar protein balls are a perfect snack for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or post-workout fuel. Made with oats, nut butter, protein powder, and a touch of natural sweetener, they’re chewy, flavorful, and naturally sweetened. Quick, easy, and loved by the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder (low sugar)
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 3 tbsp flaxseeds
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp almond milk (optional)
Instructions
- Combine oats, cocoa powder, protein powder, chia seeds, and flaxseeds in a large bowl.
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Add almond milk if mixture is too dry.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Optional: Roll in shredded coconut or chopped nuts.
- Chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Toast oats for extra flavor.
- Adjust sweetness with natural sweeteners.
- Can freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0