Description
These no-bake peanut butter protein balls are rich in flavor and easy to make, perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (2 cups) rolled oats
- 200 g (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) peanut butter
- 60 g (about 2 scoops) vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder
- 80 g (1/4 cup + 1 tbsp) honey or maple syrup
- 30 g (3 tbsp) chia seeds
- 50 g (1/3 cup) mini chocolate chips
- 3 g (1/2 tsp) sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Measure and prep the dry ingredients by weighing rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, sea salt, and ground cinnamon into a large bowl and stirring to combine.
- Combine the wet ingredients by stirring peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture into the dry bowl and fold gently with a spatula until nearly uniform, then add mini chocolate chips and fold until evenly distributed.
- Pinch a small amount of the mixture to test texture; if it’s too dry, add honey or water, and if too sticky, add oats until manageable.
- Use a tablespoon scoop to portion the mixture, rolling them into firm balls.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Keep the balls at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
Notes
For a vegan version, use maple syrup and plant-based protein powder. Store in the fridge for up to 10 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg