Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Make these simple, no-bake protein balls using pantry staples for a quick, healthy snack perfect for meal prep or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional mix-in)
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and chia seeds in a medium bowl. Mix them well.
- Add the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Mix everything together using a sturdy spoon or your hands until a uniform, thick dough forms.
- If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Roll the mixture into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the finished protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Store these protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a different flavor, swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
- If the mixture seems too dry, add one teaspoon of water or milk at a time until it holds together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg