Looking for a recipe that takes minutes to make and is full of feel-good ingredients? Look no further; we've got you covered! These no-bake protein balls are the perfect tasty treat to pack some protein into your day, especially after your favorite workout. You can also pair these protein balls with a cup of yogurt after exercising. Let's get to making protein balls!
Make your own protein-packed treat!
Recipe: No-bake protein balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup toasted, shredded, unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or vegan chocolate chips)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Stir everything together. Combine all ingredients by stirring in a large mixing bowl.
- Chill. Cover the mixing bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours or until the mixture is cool.
- Shape. Roll the ingredients into 1-inch balls.
- Serve. Enjoy immediately, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.
Possible Variations:
- Make energy bars. Press the mixture into an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper, chill, and then slice into energy bars.
- Use a different nut or seed butter. Use almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or any other nut/seed butter in place of peanut butter.
- Omit the coconut. If you're not a big fan of coconut, omit the shredded ingredient and add an extra shake of oats instead.
- Add spices. If you would like to give these protein balls some extra flavor, feel free to add in a few pinches of ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
Reach out to your primary care physician for more healthy tips.
