No-Bake Protein Balls

This No-Bake Protein Balls recipe is incredibly easy to make using 6 simple ingredients like rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter and a touch of maple syrup. Perfect for on-the-go snacking or post-workout.

If you are looking for a guilt-free treat that will provide you with the energy to get through the day, these are perfect! Not to mention that they are sweet, salty, and delicious. Plus, your kids will love them, too.

Sometimes I am not sure what to give my kids as an after school snack. I don’t want them to load up on sugar but I also want them to feel full until dinner. These no-bake energy balls taste like a treat but are packed full of protein and essential nutrients. They also love these Ritz cracker sandwiches. These energy balls give them a boost to make it through the day after long hours at school.

Why You’ll Love These Protein Balls

• Quick and Easy. You can whip these up in about 10-15 minutes!
• High in Protein. There is roughly 6 grams of protein in each serving. This is a great bite-sized option for increasing your protein.
• Energy. Protein balls are a great source of energy when you need a pick me up while on-the-go. I love to pot one (or 2) of these post workouts. After a couple of hours of playing outside or a morning outing, my kids love to have a sweet treat and these are always my go-to.
• Customizable. These protein balls are also so versatile – you can customize these and also make different flavors! Just swap some of the mix-ins and you’re all set. To make these vegan – replace your whey protein powder with plant-based protein.

Energy Bites Ingredients

Simple recipes are some of my favorites and this one only needs 6 ingredients!

• Rolled oats – This is the most essential ingredient of these oat energy balls.
• Peanut butter – Not only does this add protein, but it also helps hold them together.
• Maple syrup – A natural sweetener instead of sugar or honey can also be used.
• Chia seeds – These are rich in omega-3s and antioxidants.
• Chocolate protein powder – I prefer chocolate, but you can also use vanilla.
• Dark chocolate chips – This is optional, but I highly recommend if you are a chocolate lover like me.

How to Make Protein Balls

There are very few steps to make these no-bake energy bites. I like to make them ahead of time so they can spend some time in the refrigerator, but prep only takes minutes.

• Add the oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, protein powder, and chocolate chips into a large bowl. Mix until well combined. You can use a flat spatula or a large spoon.

• Place the bowl in your refrigerator for about an hour. I don’t recommend longer than 2 hours so it doesn’t become too firm to scoop. Make sure it’s covered.

• Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the energy ball mixture. Roll in your hands to form a ball. Press firmly so they stick together. You can also use a spoon instead of the cookie scoop, I just find it is easier to keep the sizes consistent with the scoop.

Make These Protein Balls Into Bars

Another fun way to enjoy this recipe is in bar form! Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper and spread the mixture evenly. Press down to make sure it’s firm. Then you will refrigerate them for about an hour before slicing them into bars. You can store and freeze them the same way!

Preventing Dryness

Depending on the ingredients you use, the result can be a bit dry and the bites will start to crumble when you are forming them into balls. This sometimes can happen depending on the brand of protein powder you use. They tend to soak up any liquid, leaving you with a dry mixture. The same can be said about certain nut butter as well. There’s an easy way to remedy this. Add a small splash of water, almond milk, or even oat milk. This will add a little bit of mixture back into the mixture, making it easier to roll them.

Storing Leftovers

These no-bake energy balls will last in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks in an airtight container. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Place in the refrigerator for 24 hours before enjoying.

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Protein Balls

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This No-Bake Protein Balls recipe is incredibly easy to make using 6 simple ingredients like rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter and a touch of honey. Perfect for on-the-go snacking or post-workout.

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Prep: 15 minutes mins

Chill Time: 1 hour hr

Total: 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 10 servings

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup rolled oats
• ▢ ½ cup peanut butter
• ▢ ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ▢ 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder
• ▢ ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions 

• In a large bowl add the oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, chocolate protein powder, and dark chocolate chips. Mix well until all ingredients are blended.
• Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for an hour to chill.
• Scoop the ingredients with a cookie scoop and roll in your hands until a ball is formed. You may need to press firmly to get a solid ball to form.
• Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 73mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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