Description
These Chocolate Protein Balls are a quick and delicious no-bake snack packed with oats, protein powder, and almond butter. Perfect for a healthy energy boost, they combine rich chocolate flavor with a satisfying texture, making them an ideal protein-packed treat to enjoy any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine oats, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, almond butter, honey, and almond milk. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
- Form Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. If the mixture is too sticky to handle easily, chill it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before rolling.
- Chill the Balls: Place the rolled balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Store and Serve: Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. Enjoy them chilled or at room temperature as a nutritious snack.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any nut butter of your choice.
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- If you prefer a sweeter snack, add a little more honey or a pinch of stevia.
- To add extra texture, consider mixing in some chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips.
- These protein balls keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
