Who knew one snack could have so many names?! Protein balls, energy bites, just “balls”. . . I’m sure there are even more out there. No matter what you call them, one thing is for sure: they are one of the best snacks to have on hand for easy, healthy snacking!
I know some people love their store-bought protein bars (and I have a few favs too) but I honestly really like making homemade protein balls because I can control what ingredients go into the mix AND they’re way cheaper. Plus, coming up with the different flavor combinations is so fun!
That said, I know not everyone has a food processor so I’m excited to share four different protein ball recipes that you can make without a food processor and without dates!
The cool part about this recipe is that you can use the same basic formula to create FOUR different recipes — just by switching up a couple different ingredients you have a brand new flavor!
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No Bake Protein Balls
The easiest no bake protein balls on the internet with four different flavors – chocolate peanut butter, tahini chocolate chip, cinnamon raisin and almond joy. Take 10 minutes to whip up a batch of these protein balls and snack healthy all week long!
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Serving Size: 1 ball (Chocolate PB)
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 ball (Chocolate PB), calories 104 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, unSaturated Fat 5 g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops (about 50-60 grams chocolate protein powder)
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup natural almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops (about 50-60 grams chocolate protein powder)
- 1-2 Tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops (about 50-60 grams vanilla protein powder)
- 2 Tablespoons raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops (about 50-60 grams vanilla protein powder)
- 2 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instruction:
- Store in a covered container in the fridge or freezer.
- Store in a covered container in the fridge or freezer.
- Store in a covered container in the fridge or freezer.
- Store in a covered container in the fridge or freezer.
No Bake Energy Bites
This No-Bake Energy Bites recipe is easy to make, full of feel-good ingredients, and irresistibly delicious!
Prep: 20min
Total: 20min
Yield: 20
Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup toasted shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 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
Instruction:
- Stir all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Cover the mixing bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is chilled. (This will help the mixture stick together more easily.)
- Roll into mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Then enjoy immediately! Or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
How to Make Protein Balls – 4 Delicious Ways
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