Description
Delicious no-bake protein energy balls packed with nutrition for a quick and healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the oats, nut butter, and sweetener.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add more nut butter or honey, if needed, until you achieve a sticky consistency.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Use creamy nut butter for the best texture. Adjust sweeteners according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg