Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate protein powder, and cocoa powder.
- Mix with a fork or spatula until the ingredients are fully combined and a thick dough-like mixture forms.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and mix until evenly distributed.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it between your hands to form a ball about 1½ inches in diameter.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture until all protein balls are formed.
- Serve immediately or place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator or freezer until firm.
- Transfer the chilled protein balls to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- If the mixture feels too dry, add a small drizzle of milk or extra peanut butter.
- If the mixture is too soft, mix in a little extra oats to firm it up.
- Almond butter or sunflower seed butter can replace peanut butter.
- Shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate chunks can be added for variation.
- Refrigerating the balls helps them hold their shape and improves texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
