Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Chewy, rich, and slightly sweet no-bake protein balls made with creamy peanut butter, oats, ground flaxseed, and honey. Perfect for a quick, healthy snack. Ready in 20 minutes with no baking required!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Add oats, peanut butter, mini chocolate chips, ground flaxseed, and honey to a medium mixing bowl.
- Mix until fully combined and dough-like in texture, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
- Chill the mixture for 10–15 minutes to firm up the peanut butter.
- Roll the chilled dough into 18 bite-size balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Chilling the mixture is crucial for rolling the balls without sticking.
Adjust sweetness to taste by modifying the honey/maple syrup amount.
Optional additions: Add chia seeds or chopped nuts for extra texture.
Make a double batch for long-term storage in the freezer.
Nutrition is estimated per ball and varies by peanut butter, chocolate chips, flaxseed, and honey or maple syrup brand.
Adjust sweetness to taste by modifying the honey/maple syrup amount.
Optional additions: Add chia seeds or chopped nuts for extra texture.
Make a double batch for long-term storage in the freezer.
Nutrition is estimated per ball and varies by peanut butter, chocolate chips, flaxseed, and honey or maple syrup brand.