Description
A delightful combination of mint and chocolate in a nutritious protein ball, perfect for snacks or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and salt.
- Add the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place the protein balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Enjoy as a snack or post-workout treat!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer shelf life. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg