Our No-Bake Protein Balls are fast, easy, inexpensive, delicious, and made with simple ingredients. We keep them in our snack rotation because they taste like a chocolate chip cookie combined with energy-sustaining ingredients like oats and peanut butter. Yummy, yummy!
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I like to think of them as the Swiss Army knife of snacks because they’re great for all kinds of situations. They’re perfect for busy mornings, tough gym workouts, lunchbox snacks, and so much more.
By now, you’re ready to hop into your pantry and gather all the ingredients. But first, let me introduce you to some of our other high-protein goodies, like our protein rice Krispies or our AMAZING chocolate protein balls.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe…
- My whole family loves how they taste like a treat, but they actually give you some energy. Like our protein peanut butters, they’re they’re sweet and fill you up.
- I can’t think of a healthier, easier snack to make. All you do is add the ingredients to the bowl and stir. Next thing you know, you have a week’s worth of snacks in just minutes.
- They store like a dream. Some snacks, like popcorn and fresh fruit, don’t store very well. These snacks not only store well in the fridge, but they also keep well in the freezer.
Ingredients
- Oats – old-fashioned works best for this recipe
- Peanut Butter – we used creamy.
- Honey
- Chia Seeds – adds a nice crunch and extra protein and fiber.
- Unflavored or Vanilla Protein Powder – collagen protein is our favorite.
- Mini Chocolate Chips
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make No Bake Protein Balls
Add the oats, peanut butter, honey, chia seeds, and protein powder to a large bowl. Mix with a fork until everything is combined.
Gently mix in the mini chocolate chips.
Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
Serve immediately, or place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
How to Store
Keep the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for a whole week.
Or you can do what we do: make multiple batches and freeze. Here’s how to do it. Roll out the balls and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Once they firm up, place them in a freezer bag.
Top Tips
We like to chill the mixture before rolling it into balls. Trust me, it’s so much easier that way.
If the mix is too sticky, add some oats a little at a time.
FAQ
We personally use unflavored collagen protein powder, but whey or plant-based powder will work just as well. You can certainly use flavored protein like chocolate or strawberry, but avoid flavors like lemonade or fruit punch.
Freezing is a great way to have them ready for meal prep. We like to roll out several batches, place them on a cookie sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. Be sure to date them.
No, but it’s highly recommended. Chilling for 10 to 15 minutes makes it much easier to roll them into balls.
OMG, these are perfect for kids! They taste great and are packed with energizing protein.
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No Bake Protein Balls Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cup Old-Fashioned Oats
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter
- 3 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
- ½ Cup Unflavored Protein Powder
- ¼ Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Add the oats, peanut butter, honey, chia seeds, and protein powder to a large bowl. Mix with a fork until everything is combined.
- Gently mix in the mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
- Serve immediately, or place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Store the chocolate protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Heat the peanut butter in the microwave for 15 seconds. This helps it mix in more easily.
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