Description
Quick and easy protein balls perfect for breakfast or snacks, with a satisfying chocolate flavor and chewy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2–3 tablespoons almond milk (or water), as needed for texture
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)
- Optional coating: unsweetened shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or chopped almonds
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, protein powder, chia or flaxseed, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until dry ingredients are evenly moistened.
- If the mixture is too dry, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time until it holds together.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop roughly a tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into a ball, and optionally coat it in shredded coconut or cocoa powder.
- Place the balls on a tray and chill for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
These protein balls are versatile; feel free to experiment with different nut butters or add-ins like desiccated coconut or espresso for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg