Description
These No Bake Protein Balls are the perfect healthy snack made with whole oats, creamy peanut butter, honey, protein powder, flaxseed, and mini chocolate chips. They’re naturally sweet, packed with protein and fiber, and require no baking, just mix, roll, and chill for an easy grab-and-go treat the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
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1½ cups whole rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
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1 cup creamy natural peanut butter (drippy and smooth works best)
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¼ cup ground flaxseed (or swap 1:1 with chia seeds)
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¼ cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
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2 scoops protein powder, ¼ cup (unflavored or vanilla recommended)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (adds that warm cookie dough flavor)
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6 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (because a little chocolate makes everything better)
Optional:
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Water, 1 teaspoon at a time (if mixture is too thick to mix)
Instructions
Combine oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, honey, protein powder, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips in a bowl. Mix well. If it’s too thick or dry, add water a teaspoon at a time.
With a cookie scoop or two spoons, portion out the dough. Roll each scoop in your hands to form balls.
Place the balls on a plate or baking sheet and chill for 1–2 hours, until firm.
Transfer to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
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Don’t skip the cookie scoop—it keeps the balls uniform in size so they chill evenly and look bakery-pretty
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Dampen your hands slightly when rolling to prevent sticking and get smooth, round balls every time
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Add water sparingly—just a teaspoon at a time keeps you from making the mixture too wet
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Taste the mixture before rolling—this is your chance to adjust sweetness or add a pinch of salt if needed
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Line your plate or baking sheet with parchment paper for easy transfer and no sticking
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Chill Time: 1-2 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American