Description
These healthy peanut butter protein balls are packed with oats, protein powder, and natural sweetness. A no-bake, high-protein snack you can enjoy anytime!
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
½ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2–3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
1–2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla in a bowl and stir until smooth.
2. Add oats, protein powder, salt, and optional chia or flaxseed. Mix well.
3. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
4. If needed, adjust texture with a splash of milk or extra oats.
5. Chill for 10–15 minutes to firm up the dough.
6. Roll into 12 bite-sized balls and store chilled.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw slightly before eating.
Great for pre-workout fuel or a midday snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg