Snack-Sized Protein Balls (Printable)

Enjoy quick peanut butter and oat protein balls for energy anywhere.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
03 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
04 - 1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder

→ Add-ins

05 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
06 - 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal
07 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

# How-To:

01 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds or flaxseed meal, and a pinch of salt.
02 - Add peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
05 - Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Requires only 10 minutes and no baking.
  • Perfect snack for on-the-go energy or meal prep.
  • Easily customizable with your favorite add-ins.
  • Vegetarian, with nut-free and gluten-free options.
02 -
  • Verwende glutenfreie Haferflocken für eine glutenfreie Variante.
  • Falls der Teig zu trocken ist, gib einen zusätzlichen Löffel Honig oder etwas Milch hinzu.
  • Für eine vegane Version: wähle pflanzliches Proteinpulver und Ahornsirup oder Agavendicksaft.
  • Schokoladentropfen sind optional – probiere auch weiße Schokolade oder Nüsse als Alternative.
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