Description
These Protein Balls are the perfect meal prep snack for busy schedules. No-bake, nutritious, and packed with energy, they combine oats, almond butter, protein powder, and seeds to keep you fueled throughout the day. Quick, easy, and delicious, these protein balls are ideal for breakfast, mid-afternoon snacks, or on-the-go energy boosts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond butter
- â…“ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix almond butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add protein powder, oats, chia seeds, flaxseed, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Stir in chocolate chips if desired.
- Chill mixture for 20–30 minutes.
- Scoop and roll into 1-tablespoon balls.
- Chill 10–15 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Swap almond butter with peanut or cashew butter.
- Roll in shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or crushed nuts for variation.
- Freeze for long-term storage; thaw slightly before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg