No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls (Printer-friendly)
Ready in 15 minutes, these chocolate peanut butter oat bites pack 7g protein per serving. Perfect for post-workout fuel or quick snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
07 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Stir until evenly blended.
02 - Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until a sticky dough forms.
03 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls, rolling firmly to hold shape.
05 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Takes literally 15 minutes from start to finish
- Keeps in the fridge for a week so you are always prepared
02 -
- If the dough feels too dry add another teaspoon of honey or a splash of water
- If it is too sticky to handle pop the bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes
03 -
- Double the recipe and freeze half because they disappear faster than you expect
- Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform balls that look professional