Servings
Makes 12–14 protein balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar-free syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, and salt.
- Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until everything is well combined.
- If the mixture is too dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it holds together.
- Roll into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Place on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
Approximate Nutrition (per ball, assuming 12 balls)
- Calories: 110
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1–2 g
Optional Add-Ins
- Mini dark chocolate chips
- Chia seeds
- Ground flaxseed
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Cinnamon
Storage
- Refrigerator: up to 1 week
- Freezer: up to 3 months
