Kodiak Protein Balls
Equipment
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cup set
- 1 measuring spoon set
- 1 baking sheet or plate
- 1 sheet of parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Kodiak Cakes protein pancake mix any flavor
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Kodiak Cakes mix, rolled oats, and sea salt and stir until evenly mixed.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture becomes thick and uniform, switching to your hands if needed to fully combine.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.
- If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time, mixing between additions until it holds together when pressed.
- If the mixture feels too sticky, add more Kodiak mix 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until it is firm enough to roll.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball.
- Place each ball on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture until all of it is shaped into balls.
- Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up and set.
- Store the chilled protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature peanut butter so it mixes easily and binds the dry ingredients well, and adjust the milk and Kodiak mix gradually to reach a dough that holds together without sticking to your hands. You can swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter, use maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweetness, or trade chocolate chips for dried fruit, seeds, or chopped nuts to change the flavor and nutrition. Chilling is important for texture and helps them keep their shape, especially if you plan to pack them for snacks or post-workout fuel, and they generally keep well in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months.
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