🧾 Ingredients (makes ~12 balls)
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup rolled oats (blended slightly if you want smoother texture)
- ¼ cup honey (or date syrup)
- 2 scoops protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for texture)
- Optional: 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mix peanut butter, honey, and protein powder in a bowl.
- Add oats and seeds (if using).
- Add milk gradually until the mixture holds together.
- Roll into small balls (about 1–1.5 tbsp each).
- Chill in fridge for 20–30 minutes.
📊 Nutrition (Approx.)
🔹 Per 1 ball
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~110–130 kcal |
| Protein | ~6–8 g |
| Carbs | ~8–10 g |
| Fat | ~6–8 g |
| Sugar | ~4–6 g |
| Fiber | ~1–2 g |
⚖️ Whole Batch (12 balls)
- Calories: ~1,400–1,600 kcal
- Protein: ~75–90 g
- Carbs: ~100–120 g
- Fat: ~80–95 g
💪 Why they’re good
- Solid protein boost (depends on your protein powder)
- Healthy fats from peanuts
- No baking → quick and convenient
- Easy to carry (great for gym or work)
🔥 Make them even better
Lower calorie
- Use powdered peanut butter (like PB2) for part of the mix
- Reduce honey slightly
Higher protein
- Add extra protein powder
- Mix in Greek yogurt (reduce peanut butter slightly)
Better texture
- Add dark chocolate chips
- Roll in coconut or crushed nuts
⚠️ Reality check
Even though they’re “healthy,” they’re still calorie-dense. It’s easy to eat 4–5 without noticing, which can quietly add 500+ calories.