Description
Protein-packed energy balls offer a delightful five-ingredient marvel that turns wholesome ingredients into a quick, nutritious snack. Perfectly balanced with natural sweetness and protein, these little spheres deliver powerful energy for your busy day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter)
- 1/4 cup protein powder (any flavor or type you prefer)
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (like cranberries or raisins)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend nut butter, rolled oats, protein powder, and honey until achieving a uniform, sticky consistency. Adjust texture by incorporating small amounts of water or additional nut butter as needed.
- Integrate chia or flaxseeds into the mixture, ensuring even distribution for enhanced nutritional value and textural complexity.
- Incorporate optional ingredients like chocolate chips or dried fruit, gently folding them into the dough to maintain an even spread.
- Refrigerate the prepared mixture for approximately 30 minutes, allowing it to firm up and become more manageable for shaping.
- Using clean hands, carefully craft compact, spherical portions approximately one inch in diameter, applying gentle, consistent pressure to create uniform energy balls.
- Transfer the freshly formed protein energy balls to an airtight container, positioning them in a single layer to prevent sticking.
- Preserve the prepared snacks in the refrigerator, where they will maintain optimal flavor and texture for up to seven days, providing a convenient, nutritious grab-and-go option.
Notes
- Customize protein powder to match dietary needs like whey, plant-based, or collagen for personalized nutrition.
- Swap honey with agave or date syrup for vegan alternatives that maintain sweet, sticky binding properties.
- Use room temperature nut butter for smoother mixing and easier ball formation without extra liquid.
- Wet hands slightly when rolling to prevent sticky mixture from clinging and create perfectly round energy balls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg