No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These no-bake peanut butter protein balls are one of my favorite easy snacks. Store them in the fridge, and grab one for a protein boost before or after a workout – or for a quick breakfast. Made with oats, protein powder, seeds, craisins, honey, and mini chocolate chips, they come together quickly and make the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy days.
Ingredients
Base
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/4 cup protein powder
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp chia seeds – or more
- 1 tbsp flax seed – or more
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups extra crunchy peanut butter 375 grams
- 3/4 cup raw honey 255 grams
Instructions
- Add the old-fashioned oats, protein powder, sunflower seeds, craisins, mini chocolate chips, chia seeds, and flax seeds to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. How long you pulse can vary depending on how coarse you like your protein balls.
- Next, add the honey and peanut butter. Pulse again until everything is well combined. Depending on your blender or food processor, you may need to stir the mixture occasionally to help the wet and dry ingredients combine evenly. Or mix by hand in a bowl. If using natural peanut butter, you may need to add a tablespoon or two of oil or water to help combine.
- Then, use a small cookie scoop or roll the mixture by hand into bite-sized balls. Place the protein balls in the refrigerator to chill before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Add-in Variations
- Use raisins instead of craisins
- Use pumpkin seeds instead of sunflower seeds
- Swap some shredded coconut for one of the add ins
- Use help for one of the seeds
- Use raisins instead of chocolate chips