Description
Bright, minty, and chocolatey, these no-bake protein balls are a quick snack that tastes like dessert while fueling your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), peppermint extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
For a stronger mint flavor, gradually increase peppermint extract. If the mixture is too sticky, wet your hands slightly or refrigerate the bowl for 5-10 minutes before rolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg