No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Make these easy, no-bake peanut butter protein balls for a quick, healthy snack or post-workout fuel. They require minimal ingredients and no oven time.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (natural, creamy)
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons water or milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and ground flaxseed in a medium bowl. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture.
- Mix everything together using a sturdy spoon or your hands until a thick, uniform dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add water or milk one tablespoon at a time until it holds together.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the finished protein 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 chocolate version, add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and use chocolate protein powder.
- You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter.
- Store the finished protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For mix-ins, add 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips or shredded coconut before rolling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0