Description
Simple, no-bake balls made with protein powder that taste like cookie dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons water or milk (as needed)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and chocolate chips (if using) in a medium bowl.
- Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Mix everything together thoroughly. The mixture will be crumbly.
- Add water or milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together when pressed.
- Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place the balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can substitute any nut or seed butter for peanut butter.
- For a different flavor, try using chocolate protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: cookie dough, protein balls, no bake, energy bites, quick snack, oat balls