Chocolate Protein Balls Recipe | Easy No-Bake Energy Bites
These Chocolate Protein Balls are a quick, no-bake snack packed with double chocolate flavor. Made with just 7 wholesome ingredients like peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, and chocolate protein powder, they’re perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while fueling your body with healthy fats and protein. Ideal for meal prep, school lunches, or post-workout treats!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix It Up
- Grab a big mixing bowl and toss in your peanut butter, honey, oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, salt, and chocolate chips. Use a rubber spatula to mix it all together until it’s smooth, sticky, and oh-so-tempting. Think of it as a workout for your arm muscles!
- Step 2: Scoop and Roll
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper (trust me, this saves you from sticky cleanup later). Grab a mini cookie scoop (or a spoon if you’re feeling old-school) and drop little mounds of the mixture onto the sheet. Once you’ve scooped them all out, roll each one between your palms to form perfect little balls.
- Pro Tip: If the batter feels too sticky, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes before rolling. Problem solved!
- Step 3: Chill Out
- Pop the tray of protein balls into the fridge for about an hour. This step firms them up and makes them easier to store. Plus, waiting gives you time to dream about how amazing they’re going to taste.
Notes
- These energy balls can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for 1–2 months.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan chocolate chips and plant-based protein powder.
- Customize by adding chia seeds, flaxseeds, or swapping peanut butter with almond butter.