Ultimate No-Bake Protein Balls: Quick, Healthy Meal Prep Fuel
Make these easy, no-bake protein balls for a quick, high-protein snack perfect for post-workout fuel or meal prepping grab-and-go energy bites.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate peanut butter
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons almond milk (as needed for consistency)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Place the rolled oats, protein powder, and chia seeds into a food processor. Pulse until the oats are finely ground.
- Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the food processor. Process until the mixture comes together and forms a sticky dough.
- If the mixture seems too dry to hold a shape, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time until the dough is workable.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips by hand, if using.
- Scoop out the mixture and roll it between your palms to form small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the finished protein balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Store the finished protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- For a sugar free protein balls version, substitute the honey with a few drops of liquid stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- Swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter for different flavors.
- If you do not have a food processor, mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl using a sturdy spoon until fully combined.
- These are excellent as post workout fuel bites or healthy kid snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg