Description
These no-bake peanut butter protein balls are a quick and easy healthy snack made with oats, peanut butter, honey, and protein powder. Perfect for meal prep, they are great for a post-workout snack or on-the-go energy boost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add in the oats, almond flour, and protein powder. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Swap chocolate chips for raisins or dried cranberries for a fruity twist.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats or almond flour.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan option (if using vegan protein powder).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
