Description
Quick and nutrient-packed No-Bake Protein Energy Balls, perfect for a busy day and satisfying snack cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), protein powder, chocolate chips (if using), ground flaxseed, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- If the mixture feels too dry, add a bit more nut butter or honey. If it’s too wet, sprinkle in more oats or protein powder.
- Use your hands to roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Customize with different nut butters, proteins, or add-ins like coconut or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg