Description
These easy, no-bake protein balls are perfect for beginners! Packed with oats, peanut butter, and protein powder, they make a healthy, delicious snack for any time of day. Quick to prepare and loved by kids and adults alike, this recipe will become your go-to for nutritious energy bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt in a bowl.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla; stir to form dough.
- Mix in chocolate chips if desired.
- Chill dough for 10–15 minutes.
- Roll into 1-inch balls.
- Place on parchment-lined tray; refrigerate 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup. Swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter. Store in fridge for 1 week; freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg