Healthy No-Bake Protein Balls

These Healthy No-Bake Protein Balls are a quick, nutritious snack made with oats, honey, nut butter, protein powder, mini chocolate chips, and chia seeds.

They’re packed with protein and fiber, they’re perfect for a post-workout boost or an easy on-the-go treat. Best of all, they require no baking, making them a convenient option for busy days!

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Protein Ball Ingredients

These healthy no-bake protein balls are one of my favorite snacks because it’s so easy to throw together with ingredients you have on hand. Combine oats, nut butter, honey and any of your favorite mix-ins.

Oats: Used rolled old-fashioned oats for best results.

Nut Butter: Peanut butter, almond butter or any nut butter of your choice.

Honey: This is what makes the balls stick together. I love using manuka honey. You can also use maple syrup, but they will not form together as well because honey is stickier.

Protein Powder: Use any protein powder or collagen powder for an added protein boost. Or, omit all together.

Splash of Vanilla: For flavor only. Omit if you’d like.

Mix-ins: For this recipe, we’ve combined mini chocolate chips and chia seeds for a sweet, fiber-filled treats. Feel free to add nuts, flax seed, mini m&ms, dried goji berries, raisins, etc.

Healthy No-Bake Protein Balls

These Healthy No-Bake Protein Balls are a quick, nutritious snack made with oats, honey, nut butter, protein powder, mini chocolate chips, and chia seeds. Packed with protein and fiber, they're perfect for a post-workout boost or an easy on-the-go treat. Best of all, they require no baking, making them a convenient option for busy days!

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Keyword: energy ball, high-protein, no bake, post-workout, pre-workout, protein ball

Servings: 12 balls

Calories: 160kcal

Ingredients

• 1.25 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
• 1/2 Cup Almond or Peanut Butter Use any nut butter you like
• 1/4 Cup Honey
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla
• 1 Scoop Protein Powder of Choice
• 1/2 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
• 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds other optional mix ins: dried fruit, flax seed, chopped nuts, pure maple syrup, mini mms, cinnamon, coconut flakes, etc. The options are endless!

Instructions

• In a large bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder, nut butter, honey and vanilla until well combined.
• Mix in the chocolate chips and chia seeds until combined. If the mixture is a little dry, you can add a splash of water or extra honey/maple syrup.
• Roll dough into 2-tablespoon sized balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Enjoy right away or place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up. Once the balls have set, transfer them to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

This recipe is can be easily customized by swapping ingredients to fit your preferences. Use almond butter or peanut butter, switch up the protein powder flavor, or add in extras like flaxseeds, dried fruit, or coconut flakes for extra texture and nutrition. These make fantastic snacks before or after a workout too!

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