No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls for Meal Prep
Make these simple, no-bake peanut butter protein balls for quick, portable energy fueling during busy times.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 18 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and ground flaxseed in a medium bowl.
- Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Mix everything together thoroughly until a uniform dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water or milk at a time until it holds together.
- Roll the mixture into small, one-inch balls.
- Place the peanut butter protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store these healthy snacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a different flavor, substitute almond butter for peanut butter.
- These energy bites freeze well for longer storage; place them in a freezer-safe bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0