Protein Balls Recipe
These easy no-bake protein balls are a nutritious and delicious snack made with rolled oats, nut butter, honey, and optional add-ins like chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick energy boost!
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Calories: 129kcal
Servings: 18
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or fork
- Spoon or cookie scoop
- Rimmed baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt if using unsalted nut butter, optional
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, natural peanut butter (or almond butter), honey, ground flaxseed (or protein powder), chia seeds (or protein powder), vanilla extract (optional), and kosher salt (optional).
- Mix well using a wooden spoon or fork until thoroughly combined.
- If using, add mini chocolate chips and mix to combine evenly.
- Scoop out the mixture using a spoon or cookie scoop and roll it into smooth balls with your hands.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Serve immediately or store the protein balls in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg