💪 Protein Balls (No-Bake Energy Bites)
🧾 Ingredients (basic version)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (only if needed to bind)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
🥣 Instructions
1. Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, combine:
- Oats
- Protein powder
- Chia/flax seeds
- Chocolate chips (if using)
2. Add wet ingredients
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla
- Mix well until sticky dough forms
3. Adjust texture
- If too dry, add 1–2 tablespoons milk
- If too wet, add more oats or protein powder
4. Shape balls
- Roll mixture into small bite-sized balls (1 inch each)
- Place on a tray lined with parchment paper
5. Chill
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up
❄️ Storage
- Store in airtight container in fridge
- Lasts up to 1 week
- Can be frozen for up to 1 month
💡 Tips
- Use natural peanut butter for better texture
- Wet hands slightly while rolling to prevent sticking
- Adjust sweetness based on protein powder flavor
- Add coconut flakes for extra texture
🍫 Variations
- Chocolate protein balls: add cocoa powder
- Energy booster: add espresso powder
- Coconut version: roll in shredded coconut
- Nutty crunch: add chopped almonds or walnuts