No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Make these quick, no-bake chocolate peanut butter protein balls. They are a simple, high-protein snack perfect for meal prep or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional, for extra fiber)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the rolled oats, protein powder, and chia seeds (if using) into a food processor. Pulse until the oats are coarsely ground.
- Add the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) to the food processor. Process until the mixture comes together and forms a sticky dough.
- Transfer the dough to a bowl and fold in the mini chocolate chips by hand.
- Roll the mixture into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a refined sugar free snack, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- If the mixture seems too dry, add one teaspoon of almond milk at a time until it holds together.
- Store these easy energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg