Description
These no bake peanut butter protein balls are a quick, healthy, and satisfying snack made with simple pantry ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey. Perfect for busy days, post-workout fuel, or anytime you need a nutritious pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (135 g)
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (250 g), unsweetened with just peanuts and salt
- 1/3 cup honey (80 ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (1 g), optional
- 2 tbsp chia seeds (20 g), optional
- 1/2 cup protein powder (50 g), vanilla or unflavored, optional
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (45 g), optional
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Measure out the oats, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, and optional add-ins.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, ground cinnamon, and chia seeds if using. Stir until well blended.
- Pour in the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Fold everything together until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop about a tablespoon (15 ml) of the mixture and roll it between your palms until smooth and firm. Place each ball on a lined baking sheet. You should get around 20 balls.
- Chill the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up the balls. Alternatively, chill in the freezer for 15 minutes if short on time.
- Store the balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
Notes
If the dough is too dry and crumbly, add a teaspoon of water or more peanut butter. If too sticky, add more oats or protein powder. Chill the balls to firm them up before eating. Use natural creamy peanut butter for best results. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use plant-based protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
Keywords: no bake, peanut butter, protein balls, healthy snacks, quick snack, oats, energy bites, easy recipe