No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Ensure there are no large clumps of protein powder so the texture remains smooth.
- Pour in the creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Use a sturdy spatula or a wooden spoon to stir the mixture until it is well combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Add the mini chocolate chips to the bowl. Gently fold them into the dough so they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes. Chilling the dough makes it much easier to handle and prevents it from sticking to your hands during the rolling process.
- Scoop out about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time. Roll the dough between your palms to form a smooth ball, roughly one inch in diameter. Repeat until all the dough is used.