No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls (Printable)

Energy-boosting chocolate peanut butter oat balls with protein powder and dark chocolate chips. Ready in 15 minutes, no baking needed.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
07 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips

# How to Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly until evenly blended.
02 - Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls, rolling firmly to hold shape.
05 - Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate, ensuring they are not touching.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the balls to firm up and hold their shape.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months for longer storage.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking means your oven stays off and your kitchen stays cool even in summer
  • Perfect for meal prep Sundays when you want snacks ready for the entire week
  • Customizable base recipe that works with whatever you have in your pantry
02 -
  • If your mixture is too crumbly to roll, add another teaspoon of honey or a tiny splash of water
  • Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes before rolling if the protein powder needs time to absorb the moisture
  • These balls firm up significantly after chilling, so dont worry if they seem soft at first
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform balls every time
  • Roll the balls in extra cocoa powder or crushed nuts for a fancier presentation
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor

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