Protein Balls Recipe

stack of balls of protein bites in parchment paper

5 from 14 votes

Super easy and mouth-watering no-bake protein balls! Not only are they bursting with delicious flavor, they only take 10 minutes to make and are packed with protein, oats, and nut butter to ensure a healthy protein breakfast or snack.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 104kcal

Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

Ingredients

1 cup quick cook oats certified gluten-free
1 cup vanilla protein powder
½ cup peanut butter or almond butter
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon chia seeds
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
pink Himalayan salt pinch of
1 tablespoon water plus more if needed which depends on the type of protein powder used (see notes below)
½ cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine the oats, protein powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and mix well. Add 1 tablespoon at a time of water (up to about 3-4 tablespoons total - see notes below) until the consistency is like a dough and all the oats are coated. Mix in the chocolate chips.
Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the dough onto the cookie sheet. Using your hands, roll each ball of the dough into smooth balls and set each back on the parchment paper. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

Adding water with the type of protein powder:

The consistency of these protein balls will vary depending on what protein powder is used. Some powders are more moist, where others like whey may require more water. Start with 1 tablespoon and work your way to about 3-4 tablespoons depending on how the protein powder absorbs it.

Alternative food processor method:

You can also grind the ingredients (except chocolate chips) in a food processor to smooth the oats and make the consistency smooth. When doing this method just add 1 tablespoon of water and after the dough is processed check the consistency to see if it needs more. Then fold in the chocolate chips and roll the dough into balls.

Servings:

I usually end up eating about 4 of these which is about 400 calories and 20 grams of protein. Each 100 calorie snack has about 5 grams of protein.

Tip:

If using a plain protein powder add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the recipe.

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