Protein Balls with Peanut Butter (Printer-friendly)

Enjoy quick and tasty peanut butter oats energy balls.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
03 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
04 - 1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder

→ Add-ins

05 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
06 - 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal
07 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds or flaxseed meal, and a pinch of salt.
02 - Add peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
05 - Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Made with simple pantry staples and no baking required
  • Quick 10-minute prep time for instant healthy snacks
  • Flexible add-ins to suit your taste and dietary needs
  • Perfectly portioned into 16 snack-sized balls for easy on-the-go energy
02 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if gluten is a concern.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
  • Chill the mixture slightly before rolling if it feels too sticky to handle.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep balls fresh and maintain texture.
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