Description
Delicious, healthy, and protein-packed Brownie Protein Balls, perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the rolled oats and chocolate protein powder.
- Add the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) to the bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the dough forms.
- If you like chocolate, add chocolate chips and stir again.
- Use your hands to form small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy your Brownie Protein Balls!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. Can customize with nuts or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein balls, healthy snack, guilt-free dessert, no-bake, workout fuel