Description
These protein energy balls are a quick and healthy snack. They provide sustained energy and are perfect for a pre- or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness with more or less honey.
- Add other mix-ins like shredded coconut or dried fruit.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats. If too dry, add a little more peanut butter or honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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