Description
Quick protein balls blend creamy peanut butter with wholesome oats for a nutritious snack. Simple ingredients and no-bake preparation make these energy-packed treats perfect for health-conscious snackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) peanut butter, creamy
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) oats, old-fashioned
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut, shredded unsweetened
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) flaxseed, ground
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chocolate chips, mini (optional)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract, pure
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt, fine sea
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) cinnamon
Instructions
- Mixing Base: Blend smooth peanut butter with golden honey and vanilla extract in a large bowl until silky and well-combined.
- Incorporating Dry Components: Add rolled oats, shredded coconut, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and cinnamon to the wet mixture, stirring thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and create a cohesive texture.
- Chocolate Enhancement: Gently fold miniature chocolate chips throughout the mixture, ensuring an even spread of delectable morsels.
- Shaping Protein Orbs: Using clean hands, roll the mixture into uniform bite-sized spheres, compressing firmly to help them maintain structural integrity.
- Chilling and Setting: Place protein balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, allowing them to firm up and develop a satisfying, compact consistency perfect for grab-and-go snacking.
Notes
- Optimize Peanut Butter Consistency: Choose smooth, room-temperature peanut butter for easier blending and better structural integrity of protein balls.
- Control Moisture Balance: Add oats gradually to prevent mixture from becoming too dry or sticky; adjust with extra honey or oats as needed for perfect binding.
- Enhance Texture Variation: Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor profiles and nutritional diversity.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap rolled oats with gluten-free alternatives like quinoa flakes for celiac-friendly version, or use vegan chocolate chips for plant-based requirements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-60 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg