Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measuring tools.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and protein powder and stir until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter or almond butter with the honey or maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
- Add the wet mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients.
- Stir thoroughly until the mixture forms a thick dough.
- Fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop into small portions and serve as a snack or dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter.
- Chocolate protein powder gives a richer flavor while vanilla keeps it classic.
- Add chopped nuts, dried fruit, shredded coconut, chia seeds, or flaxseeds for extra texture and nutrition.
- If the dough is too thick, add 1 tablespoon milk or extra nut butter to soften it.
- The dough can be rolled into small protein bites for convenient snacks.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months and thaw briefly before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
