Kickstart your day or energize your afternoons with our delightful Oatmeal Protein Balls. Packed with wholesome ingredients, they’re the ideal treat for anyone looking for a sweet and nutritious snack.
Simple ingredients come together quickly for the perfect snack with these chocolate chip protein balls. It is a healthy, protein-packed recipe that will help you combat those afternoon hunger and energy needs. They require no baking, use ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen, and they taste phenomenal!
These protein balls are soft, chewy, full of oats, and have that classic chocolate and peanut butter flavor! Plus, they are great for healthy snacking like my No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars or Chocolate Cookie Dough Energy Bites.
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Recipe Ingredients
- Peanut Butter: Adds in a rich, nutty taste and creamy texture.
- Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Deliver a delightful chocolatey burst in every bite.
- Ground Flaxseed: To add some extra protein, fiber, and omega-3s to these energy balls just like in my Monster Cookie Dough Energy Bites.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- Chocolate Chip Alternatives: Substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips with peanut butter chips or white chocolate chips. This will add either a richer nutty taste with peanut butter chips or a creamier sweetness with white chocolate chips.
- Flaxseed Alternatives: Replace the ground flaxseeds with equal amounts of chia seeds or hemp seeds. Both are excellent alternatives offering similar health benefits and a subtle difference in texture and taste.
- Butter Variations: Swap natural peanut butter with other nut butter or seed butter like sunflower seed butter, almond butter, or cashew butter. Each option offers a unique flavor, from the distinct taste of sunflower seed butter to the milder, sweeter notes of cashew butter.
- Sweetness Variation: Replace honey with maple syrup for a rich, distinct sweetness. For a warm, aromatic flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How to Make Oatmeal Protein Balls
Step 1: Add the oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, flaxseeds, and protein powder to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Step 2: Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Scoop the mixture and roll it into balls with your hands or you can also use a cookie scoop. Make the balls as small or as large as you like.
FAQs
Absolutely! You can include a variety of nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans for extra crunch and flavor. You can mix chopped or whole nuts with the other ingredients.
Yes, incorporating dried fruits such as raisins or cranberries is a great idea. They add a natural sweetness and a chewy texture to these peanut butter protein balls.
Storage Info
STORE the Protein Oat Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will remain fresh for up to 2 weeks. For extended storage, you can FREEZE them for up to 3 months. Place them in a freezer-safe container, using wax or parchment paper to separate the layers. To THAW, just leave them at room temperature for a few hours.
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Oatmeal Protein Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips - semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 Tbsp chocolate flavored protein powder
Instructions
- Add the oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, flax seeds and protein powder to a large bowl and mix together well.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop the mixture and roll it into balls with your hands or you can also use a cookie scoop. Make the balls as small or as large as you like.
AHHHHHMAZING!!! LOVE THEM VERY MUCH 🙂