High Protein Chocolate Orange Protein Balls for Energy Boost!
Delicious and nutritious high protein chocolate orange protein balls perfect for an energy boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup orange zest
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats and chocolate protein powder.
- Add almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- 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 substitute almond butter with peanut butter if desired.
- These protein balls can be frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg