Description
Protein Balls Meal Prep Make Ahead is a simple, healthy, and delicious snack. Made with oats, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, chia seeds, and optional chocolate chips, these no-bake treats are perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or on-the-go energy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2–4 tbsp milk as needed
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add wet ingredients, stir until combined.
- Add milk gradually until mixture holds together.
- Chill 20 minutes in fridge.
- Roll into 1–1.5 inch balls.
- Optional: coat in coconut, cocoa powder, or nuts.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized balls. Freeze extras individually. Substitute nut butter or milk to suit dietary needs.
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: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg