Description
Make these simple, no-bake protein balls using oats and peanut butter for a quick, high-protein snack perfect for meal prep or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon water (or more, if needed)
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, protein powder, flaxseed, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Mix dry ingredients well.
- Add the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) to the dry mixture.
- Mix everything together using a sturdy spoon or your hands until a thick, uniform dough forms. If the mixture seems too dry, add water, one teaspoon at a time, until it holds together when pressed.
- Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the finished balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 65
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 0