Description
These no bake protein balls are a quick and easy snack packed with protein and flavor. Made with creamy peanut butter, honey, oats, vanilla protein powder, and mini chocolate chips, they provide a perfect energy boost without any baking required. Perfect for a healthy treat on the go or a pre/post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups old fashioned oats (rolled oats)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups no stir creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the no stir creamy peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, salt, and mini dark chocolate chips to a mixing bowl and use a rubber spatula to mix until the batter is combined.
- Portion Mixture: Use a mini cookie scoop or a spoon to drop energy balls with a spoon onto a wax paper covered cookie sheet. They should be around 1 inch in size.
- Shape Balls: Roll the energy balls with your hands to form a smooth, round shape.
- Chill: Place the cookie sheet with the energy bites on it in the fridge for 1 hour, or until the balls are hardened.
- Store Properly: Transfer energy balls to a ziploc bag and store in the fridge for around a week, or the freezer for 2-3 months.
- Enjoy and Explore: Be sure to check out the Energy Bites Cookbook based off of this recipe plus more than 20 other flavors you’ll love!
Notes
- Use no stir peanut butter for easier mixing.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Feel free to customize by adding nuts, dried fruits, or seeds.
- Keep refrigerated or frozen to maintain freshness and texture.
- Mini chocolate chips can be replaced with dark chocolate chunks or cacao nibs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
