No Bake Protein Energy Balls
These no bake protein energy balls are soft, chewy, and packed with oats, peanut butter, honey, and protein powder. This easy no bake snack recipe is perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, after-school snacks, or quick healthy treats during the week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Add the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Stir well until evenly combined.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix everything together until the ingredients are fully combined and the mixture becomes thick and sticky.
- Continue stirring until the oats are completely coated and the mixture holds together when pressed between your fingers. If needed, add extra peanut butter for moisture or extra oats if the mixture feels too sticky.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill the mixture for 15 minutes to help it firm up for rolling.
- Scoop small portions of the chilled mixture using a spoon or cookie scoop. Roll each portion between your hands to form small energy balls about 1 inch wide.
- Transfer the finished energy balls to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Different protein powders absorb moisture differently, so small adjustments may be needed.
- Chill the mixture before rolling for easier handling.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container.
- Let frozen energy balls soften for a few minutes before eating.