Description
This protein balls recipe is a quick, high-protein snack perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or afternoon energy. Made with oats, peanut butter, protein powder, chia seeds, and chocolate chips, these no-bake treats are nutritious, delicious, and fun to make with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine oats, protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract; stir to form thick dough.
- Fold in chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls (12–15 balls).
- Chill on a parchment-lined tray for at least 30 minutes.
- Optional: Roll in cocoa powder, coconut, or nuts.
Notes
Toast oats for a nuttier flavor. Adjust wet ingredients if dough is too dry. Store in fridge up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0