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Busy day ahead and need a quick, healthy bite that actually fills you up Try these No Bake Protein Balls ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for pockets, lunchboxes, or a preworkout snack. They use pantry staples and require zero baking, so cleanup is fast. If you enjoy easy no bake sweets, check out this twist on a classic no bake raspberry pretzel pie for dessert inspiration. Make a double batch and you’ll thank yourself later.
No Bake Protein Balls for Fast Energy Boosts
Quick and healthy no-bake protein balls perfect for busy days, providing an energy boost and easy to customize.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (like almond or peanut butter)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, protein powder, chia seeds or flaxseeds, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Scoop out the mixture and roll it into bite-sized balls.
- Place the protein 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
For portability, roll the balls in desiccated coconut, cocoa powder, or finely chopped nuts. Can also be made into bars by pressing into a pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg