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high protein snack energy balls

High Protein Energy Balls

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 18 balls

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 set measuring cups
  • 1 set measuring spoons
  • 1 baking sheet or plate
  • 1 sheet parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter creamy
  • 1/2 cup protein powder vanilla
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 2–3 tablespoons water as needed

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add rolled oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, mini dark chocolate chips, and sea salt to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of water to the dry ingredients.
  • Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms, adding up to 1 additional tablespoon of water if the mixture is too dry to hold together.
  • Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll between your palms to form balls.
  • Place each formed ball onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer.
  • Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
  • Store the chilled energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

For best texture, keep these energy balls refrigerated and let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before eating so they soften slightly; if the mixture is too crumbly, add a little more peanut butter or honey, and if it feels too sticky, mix in a bit more oats or protein powder. You can easily customize them by swapping peanut butter for almond or cashew butter, changing the flavor of the protein powder, or mixing in extras like shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or dried fruit, but keep add-ins to small amounts so the balls still hold together. These freeze well for longer storage—just thaw a few in the fridge overnight for grab-and-go snacks, and always taste and adjust sweetness or salt to your preference before rolling.
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