Chocolate Protein Balls
Chocolate Protein Balls are an easy no-bake snack that tastes like a little chocolate peanut butter treat while still giving you a more filling option to keep on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the oats, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir until everything is well combined and the mixture holds together. If it feels too dry, add a little more peanut butter or honey. If it feels too sticky, add a few more oats.
- Scoop the mixture into tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Place the protein balls on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes, or until firm.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use a protein powder you like: The flavor of the protein powder will come through, so use one that already tastes good to you.
- Adjust the texture if needed: If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more peanut butter or honey. If it feels too sticky, add a few more oats.
- Chill before serving: Chilling helps the protein balls firm up and hold their shape better.
- Use mini chocolate chips: Mini chocolate chips spread more evenly through the mixture, so you get a little chocolate in each bite.
- Do not overpack the scoop: Lightly scoop and roll the mixture so the protein balls stay soft and chewy instead of dense.
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