No-Bake Protein Balls: 4 Easy & Delicious Recipes for Healthy Snacking
These no-bake protein balls are the perfect healthy snack for busy days! Packed with protein, fiber, and natural sweetness, they take just 10 minutes to make and keep well in the fridge or freezer. Choose from four delicious flavors: Chocolate Peanut Butter, Almond Joy, Cinnamon Raisin Cookie, or Tahini Chocolate Chip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Peanut Butter:
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops (50-60g) chocolate protein powder
- 2 Tbsp chocolate chips
Almond Joy:
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup natural almond butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops (50-60g) chocolate protein powder
- 1–2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
Cinnamon Raisin Cookie:
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup cashew butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops (50-60g) vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tbsp raisins
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Tahini Chocolate Chip:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup tahini
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops (50-60g) vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
For All Flavors:
- Mix Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for your chosen flavor.
- Knead Dough – Stir well, using your hands if needed, until fully combined. If too dry, add 1 tsp water or almond milk at a time.
- Form Balls – Use a small cookie scoop or hands to roll into 24 balls (about 1 Tbsp each).
- Store – Keep in an airtight container in the fridge (1-2 weeks) or freezer (up to 3 months).
Notes
- Too Sticky? Add more oats.
- Too Dry? Add a splash of nut milk or extra nut butter.
- Protein Powder Swap: Use plant-based or collagen protein if preferred.
- Vegan Option: Use maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Calories: 114 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g