Chocolate Protein Balls: Unleash Your Energy Boost Today!
Chocolate Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack that provides a quick energy boost, perfect for pre- or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, and protein powder.
- Mix until well combined and the mixture is sticky.
- If desired, fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite nuts or seeds.
- These protein balls can be frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg