No Bake Protein Balls Recipe
These no bake protein balls are a quick, nutritious snack packed with peanut butter, oats, protein powder, and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for a healthy energy boost without the need for baking, they are easy to prepare and store well in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups no stir creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 1/3 cups old fashioned oats (rolled oats)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the no stir creamy peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, salt, and mini dark chocolate chips into a mixing bowl. Use a rubber spatula to thoroughly mix all ingredients until the batter is fully combined.
- Portion Mixture: Use a mini cookie scoop or spoon to drop the mixture onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet, aiming for roughly 1 inch sized balls for uniformity.
- Shape the Balls: Roll each dropped portion with your hands to form smooth, round energy balls.
- Chill: Place the cookie sheet with the energy balls in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or until they have hardened and hold their shape well.
- Store: Transfer the hardened energy balls to a ziplock bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for 2-3 months for longer keeping.
- Enjoy and Explore: These protein balls are ready to eat as a quick snack anytime. For more variety, check out the Energy Bites Cookbook which features this recipe plus over 20 additional flavors.
Notes
- Use no stir creamy peanut butter to ensure easy mixing and consistent texture.
- Mini chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness without overwhelming the flavor.
- Rolling the balls helps them hold together better after chilling.
- Adjust the size of the balls as preferred, but smaller bites are perfect for portion control and snacking.
- Store leftover balls in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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