Description
A simple, no-bake snack made with just five ingredients. These chewy, chocolate-peanut butter balls are naturally gluten-free, high in protein, and designed to keep you energized without the sugar crash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups (120g) old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla whey protein isolate
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) honey
- ½ cup (85g) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Stir until smooth and well combined to create a sticky base.
- Add the rolled oats and protein powder to the bowl. Mix gently until the oats are evenly coated and the mixture looks crumbly.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently to avoid crushing them. The mixture should resemble thick cookie dough.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Remove from the fridge and scoop out about a tablespoon of mixture. Roll between your palms to form 1.5-inch balls. If sticky, wet hands slightly with water.
- Place rolled balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for another 15 minutes to set completely.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
If using natural runny peanut butter, you may need slightly less honey. For plant-based versions, use maple syrup instead of honey and plant-based protein powder. Ensure oats are certified gluten-free if necessary. If the mixture is too dry, add more honey or peanut butter; if too sticky, add more oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
Keywords: protein balls, peanut butter snack, gluten-free, no-bake, healthy snack, high-protein, quick snack, meal prep