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No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls

These one-bowl protein bites combine peanut butter, oats and chocolate chips for an easy snack. No food processor is needed, and they keep well chilled.

1 hr 10 minTotal time
20Servings
EasyDifficulty
4.8 ★ Reader rating
Recipe notes

Snack. Ready in 1 hr 10 min across 4 steps.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups whole rolled oats
  • 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • ¼ cup milled flaxseed
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 scoops protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
  • Pinch sea salt

Method

  1. First, in a large bowl, mix together the oats, peanut butter, flax, honey, protein powder, vanilla, and chocolate chips. The mixture will be thick.
  2. Then, use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the mixture, then use your hands to roll it into balls.
  3. Next, chill in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.
  4. After that, the protein balls keep well in the fridge for up to a week. They also freeze well.

Nutrition

Nutrition is estimated per serving from standard food databases and is a guide rather than a measurement — actual values vary with ingredients, brands and portion size.

Estimated nutrition per serving for No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Serving size1 serving
Calories152 kcal
Carbohydrates14 g
Cholesterol3 mg
Fat9 g
Fibre2 g
Protein5 g
Saturated fat2 g
Salt / sodium62 mg
Sugar8 g

About this recipe

Lowflame publishes general food information, not medical advice. If you are managing a medical condition, are pregnant, or have a food allergy, check the ingredient list against your own needs and speak to a qualified professional before making changes to your diet.

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“These protein balls mixed together quickly, held their shape well, and made a handy chilled snack.”
Oscar Bailey