No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Make these simple, no-bake protein balls using four main ingredients. They are perfect for a quick, high protein snack, post-workout fuel, or a make-ahead treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 18 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for binding/sweetness)
Instructions
- Place the rolled oats, peanut butter, protein powder, and chocolate chips into a medium mixing bowl.
- If the mixture seems too dry to hold together, add the honey or maple syrup. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a uniform, sticky dough forms.
- If the dough is too soft to roll, chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Scoop out the mixture using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon. Roll the mixture between your palms to form small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the finished protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Store the finished protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a gluten free protein balls option, ensure your rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
- If you avoid peanut butter, substitute it with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a similar texture.
- These are excellent for meal prep protein bites; they keep well for up to one week in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg