Description
These protein balls with oats and peanut butter are a no-bake, nourishing snack made with simple pantry ingredients. Soft, satisfying, and naturally sweet, they are perfect for busy days, meal prep, or a healthy treat with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup protein powder (optional)
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Add rolled oats to a large bowl.
- Stir in peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt.
- Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Add protein powder or chocolate chips if using.
- Roll mixture into small balls.
- Chill for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
If the mixture feels dry, add more peanut butter. If too sticky, add more oats. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg