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No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Energy Balls

These Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Energy Balls are quick to make, nutritious, and perfect for a healthy snack or a pre-workout boost.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 18 balls
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter creamy or crunchy, about 250 ml
  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats about 135 g
  • 0.5 cup protein powder vanilla or unflavored whey protein or plant-based, about 50 g
  • 0.25 cup honey about 85 g
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed about 14 g
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional but recommended, about 12 g
  • 0.25 cup mini dark chocolate chips use dairy-free if desired, about 45 g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract about 5 ml
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather and measure all ingredients.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter and honey until smooth and well mixed, about 2 minutes. If the peanut butter is stiff, soften it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
  3. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt; stir to combine.
  4. Mix in rolled oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, and chia seeds until no large clumps remain, about 3-4 minutes by hand.
  5. Fold in mini dark chocolate chips with a final stir.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to firm up the mixture.
Forming Energy Balls
  1. Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls, about 18-20 balls. Wet your hands lightly if the mixture is sticky.
  2. Place balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper, spaced slightly apart.
  3. Refrigerate the formed balls for 20-30 minutes before serving to help them hold their shape.
Serving
  1. Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

To keep your energy balls fresh, store them in an airtight container. They can last up to a week in the fridge, or you can freeze them for longer storage. Simply place them in a freezer-safe container and save them for those days when you need a quick snack.