Description
A quick and easy recipe for delicious no-bake protein energy balls that provide a healthy snack option to fuel your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut or almond)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, protein powder, and vanilla extract.
- Add in mini chocolate chips and chia seeds or flaxseeds, mixing until well combined.
- Using your hands, form 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 up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins like dried fruit or nuts.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup and a plant-based protein powder.
- These energy balls are great for pre- or post-workout snacks.
- 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: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: No-Bake, Protein, Energy Balls, Healthy Snack