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No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Easy, 10-minute energy bites packed with oats, peanut butter, and protein. The perfect meal-prep snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 18 balls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein Balls
  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • 0.66 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup protein powder vanilla or chocolate
  • 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or water only if needed for binding

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Stir in protein powder and salt until combined.
  4. Fold in rolled oats until fully coated by the mixture.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips.
  6. If mixture is too crumbly, add milk/water one teaspoon at a time. If too sticky, chill for 15 minutes.
  7. Scoop and roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
  8. Place on prepared sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. Store in the fridge.

Notes

Use wet hands to roll if the dough is sticky.