No-Bake Protein Balls Recipe
These No-Bake Protein Balls are a quick and nutritious snack made with rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, and protein powder, perfect for an energy boost without any baking required.
- Author: Ria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Stir them well to ensure even distribution.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. This will provide moisture and sweetness to the dough.
- Form Dough: Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a thick and sticky dough forms. If the mixture feels too dry, gradually add more honey or a splash of milk to achieve the right consistency.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them between your hands to form small, compact balls.
- Chill: Arrange the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
- For added texture or nutrition, try adding nuts or seeds like flaxseeds or crushed almonds.
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before rolling.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Keywords: no-bake, protein balls, healthy snack, peanut butter, oats, protein powder, quick snack