Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls for Quick Fuel
Make these simple, no-bake protein balls using pantry staples. They are packed with protein and peanut butter, perfect for a quick, healthy snack or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 18 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the oats, peanut butter, protein powder, honey, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips (if using) into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together using a sturdy spoon or your hands until a uniform dough forms. If the mixture seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water or milk at a time until it holds together.
- Roll the mixture into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the finished protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Store the finished energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- For a lower sugar option, substitute the honey with a sugar-free syrup alternative.
- You can swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter to change the flavor profile.
- These make excellent meal prep snacks for busy weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg