Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Make these simple, no-bake peanut butter protein balls for a quick, high-protein snack perfect for meal prep or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, protein powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl.
- If using, mix in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- If the mixture seems too dry, add one teaspoon of water or milk at a time until it holds together when pressed.
- Scoop out the mixture using a small cookie scoop or spoon. Roll the mixture between your palms to form uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Store the finished peanut butter protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- For a lower sugar option, use a sugar-free sweetener instead of honey or maple syrup.
- If you prefer a different flavor, substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter.
- These are excellent for quick grab and go snacks when you need energy fast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0