No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Make these simple, no bake protein balls using peanut butter and oats for a quick, high protein snack perfect for meal prep or post workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 18 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and ground flaxseed or chia seeds in a medium bowl.
- Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Mix everything together thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms. If the mixture seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water or almond milk at a time until it holds together.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips, if using.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Store these homemade energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a refined sugar free snack, ensure you use pure maple syrup instead of honey.
- If you need a thicker dough, chill the mixture for 15 minutes before rolling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg