This six-ingredient protein balls recipe creates treats that are perfectly poppable and sweet as can be. Although I have a huge sweet tooth, I like to eat healthily as often as possible. I’m also a rampant snacker—and recipes that are wholesome, sweet and good for snacking are sometimes hard to come by. Protein balls check all three boxes:
They make a great high-protein snack that’s also indulgent enough to taste like dessert!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
In a large bowl, stir together the oats, chia seeds, sweetener, peanut butter, protein powder and mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate until the mixture is firm enough to roll into balls, about one hour. -
Other Protein Ball Variations
- Add your favorite mix-ins: Instead of mini chocolate chips, you could use M&M’s, white chocolate chips or even raisins.
- Use any kind of nut butter: Swap in any kind of nut butter, like almond or cashew, for the peanut butter. Flavored varieties would be a great way to add more depth without additional ingredients. Sunflower butter is perfect for a nut-free alternative.
- Play with spices: Add a fun spice like cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the mix to amp up the flavor.
