Description
Nutritious protein balls that deliver the comforting taste of cookie dough, perfect for snacks or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and nut butter.
- Drizzle in the honey and stir in the protein powder and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips till evenly distributed.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, allowing them to firm up.
- Once set, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter. Add a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American