No Bake Protein Balls Recipe
Delicious and nutritious no bake protein balls made with creamy peanut butter, honey, oats, vanilla protein powder, and mini chocolate chips. These easy-to-make energy bites are perfect for a quick snack, post-workout boost, or healthy treat on the go.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Primary Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups no stir creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 1/3 cups old fashioned oats, rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Combine Ingredients: Add the creamy peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, salt, and mini chocolate chips to a mixing bowl. Use a rubber spatula to thoroughly mix the ingredients until a well-combined batter forms.
- Form Balls: Use a mini cookie scoop or spoon to drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Each ball should measure about 1 inch in diameter.
- Shape: Gently roll each scoop of mixture with your hands to form smooth, round energy balls.
- Chill: Place the cookie sheet with the shaped energy bites into the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour or until they have hardened.
- Store: Transfer the firm energy balls into a Ziploc bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for 2 to 3 months for extended freshness.
- Enjoy: These protein balls are an ideal grab-and-go snack to keep you energized throughout the day.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate longer before storing.
- Feel free to substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for different flavor profiles.
- You can use any flavor protein powder, but vanilla complements the ingredients best.
- Mini chocolate chips can be replaced with chopped dark chocolate or cacao nibs for a less sweet option.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (approx. 25 grams)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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