No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Energy Balls

No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Energy Balls

from thehealthymaven.com
10 min
20 servings

This simple and healthy no-bake oatmeal protein energy balls recipe is perfect for easy snacking on-the-go! With rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter and a touch of honey, these energy balls will keep you satisfied for hours!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder (about 2 scoops)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter (or any nut butter)*
  • 3 tbsp raw honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup raisins, chocolate chips, craisins or preferred add-in
  • 2-4 tbsp liquid (almond milk, milk, water etc…)

Directions

  1. 1

    Add oats, protein powder, cinnamon and chia seeds to a large bowl and stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Add in peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Add in raisins (or preferred add-in). Mixture should be slightly sticky but still crumbly.

  4. 4

    Slowly add in liquid 1 tablespoon at a time and using hands (get dirty!) combine until it comes together in a sticky ball that holds together. If mixture is too dry, add in more liquid but not so much that it won’t hold shape.

  5. 5

    Roll into balls using hands.

  6. 6

    Place in a container to set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Store in fridge until ready to eat.