Description
These protein balls are a quick, healthy, and delicious snack you can make in just 10 minutes. Packed with oats, peanut butter, protein powder, and chocolate chips, they’re perfect for busy afternoons, post-workout fuel, or kids’ lunchboxes. No baking required, chewy, sweet, and full of energy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup protein powder
- ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- Add oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt; stir until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop and roll mixture into 1-tablespoon balls.
- Optional: Roll in coconut, cocoa, or crushed nuts.
- Chill in fridge for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Toast oats lightly for extra flavor. Adjust wet ingredients if mixture feels dry. Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg