Description
These no-bake protein balls blend toasted oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips into a chewy, guilt-free snack. Perfect for busy mornings or post-workout fuel, they’re nut allergy-friendly (using walnuts instead of almonds) and easily customized with alternative ingredients.
Ingredients
1 cup oats
¾ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, unsweetened)
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup chopped walnuts
2 scoops whey or plant-based protein powder (low-sugar blend)
¼ cup chocolate chips (dairy-free optional)
Instructions
Toast 1 cup oats in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes
Process 2/3 cup of the toasted oats in a food processor until fine
Add remaining whole oats, peanut butter, honey, walnuts, protein powder, and chocolate chips to the processor
Pulse until the mixture holds together when pressed
Chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before forming into 12 balls
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Notes
Substitute maple syrup for honey for a vegan version
Use certified gluten-free oats or remove gluten-containing options if needed
Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter
Replace walnuts with cashews or pecans for different flavor textures
Chill or freeze balls for extended storage
Can skip chocolate chips for a less sweet option or use raisins instead
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American/Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg