No-Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
These No-Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Protein Balls are the perfect, easy-to-make snack! Packed with protein, fiber, and delicious chocolate chips, they provide a quick and nutritious energy boost. Ideal for a healthy snack or post-workout refuel, these protein balls require no baking and are ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12-15 protein balls
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (your choice of flavor)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats and protein powder.
- Add the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and pinch of salt.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- You can substitute the peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little more honey or maple syrup.
- For extra flavor, add in a sprinkle of cinnamon or a tablespoon of chia seeds.
