Easy Peanut Butter Protein Energy Balls Recipe 5-Ingredient No-Bake Snack
A quick and healthy no-bake snack made with five simple ingredients, perfect for on-the-go energy and packed with protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15-18 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy unsweetened peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Measure out 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 ½ cups rolled oats, ¼ cup honey, ½ cup vanilla protein powder, and ¼ cup mini chocolate chips.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Stir until smooth and well blended, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add oats and protein powder, stirring gently but thoroughly until evenly combined and mixture is thick but pliable.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips carefully.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into tight balls. You should get 15-18 balls depending on size.
- Place balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer chilled energy balls to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
If mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water or extra honey. If too wet, add more oats. Chilling is essential to firm the balls. Rolling tightly helps prevent crumbling. For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar and use vegan protein powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (about
- Calories: 90100
- Fat: 57
- Carbohydrates: 810
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 56
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