Description
These protein balls without protein powder are a quick, healthy snack packed with oats, peanut butter, and nuts. Perfect for an energy boost anytime, and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
Instructions
- Toast oats and nuts in a dry pan for 3–4 minutes (optional).
- Warm peanut butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl for 20–30 seconds.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix wet ingredients with oats, nuts, and salt.
- Fold in chocolate chips, dried fruit, or seeds.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Substitute almond butter for peanut butter if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg