Simple Protein Balls
Prep: 25 mins Total: 25 minutes Servings: 20 protein balls
This nutritious and colorful monster cookie-inspired treat is a favorite among children and grown-ups. Our protein bites look and taste like dessert but contain 5 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and minimally-processed ingredients in every ball.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Pinch of fine salt
¼ cup vanilla whey protein powder (or vanilla plant-based protein powder of choice)
¾ cup natural creamy peanut butter
¼ cup honey (or brown rice syrup for vegan)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup candy-coated chocolate pieces
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
1–2 tablespoons water, if needed
If your peanut butter is more solid at room temperature, heat the peanut butter just slightly until it achieves a runny/drizzly consistency.
Instructions
To the bowl of a food processor or blender, add the oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and salt. Pulse 10-15 times until some of the oats are broken into very small pieces, while some may remain relatively intact.
Stir in the whey protein powder.
Transfer to a mixing bowl and add in the wet ingredients, such as nut butter, honey, and vanilla. Stir with a wooden spoon or mix with clean hands until well combined. If the dough does not stick together, add ½ tablespoon of water at a time and mix in until the dough sticks together easily when formed into a ball.
Stir in the candy-coated chocolate pieces and chocolate chips.
Roll the dough into 20 balls using about 2 tablespoons of dough per bite (about 25-28 g in dough weight per ball). Dampen your hands slightly with water to prevent sticking.
Store balls in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. We recommend placing a sheet of parchment paper between layers to keep them from sticking together when frozen.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 protein ball Calories: 142 Fat: 7g Sat Fat: 2g Sodium: 15mg Carbohydrate: 16g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 7g Protein: 5g Cholesterol: 1mg
