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no bake oat protein balls

Protein Balls With Oats

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 16 balls

Equipment

  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 measuring cup set
  • 1 measuring spoon set
  • 1 baking sheet or large 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
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoon water as needed

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, mini dark chocolate chips, and sea salt to a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of water to the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until a thick dough forms.
  • If the mixture is too dry or crumbly, add up to 1 additional tablespoon of water, mixing until it holds together when pressed.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball, then place it on the prepared parchment-lined sheet.
  • Repeat with the remaining mixture until all of it is rolled into balls.
  • Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
  • Store the chilled protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

For best results, use natural peanut butter with a bit of oil on top, as it helps the mixture bind without becoming dry; if your dough feels sticky, lightly dampen your hands before rolling or chill the mixture for 10 minutes first. You can swap peanut butter with almond or cashew butter, use chocolate or unflavored protein powder, or replace honey with maple syrup for a vegan option. Adding a pinch more salt enhances the flavor, especially if using unsalted nut butter, and stirring in extras such as shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or dried fruit will change the texture, so add them gradually until you like the consistency. These protein balls also freeze well, so you can make a double batch, freeze them on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag for grab-and-go snacks that thaw in a few minutes at room temperature.
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