Description
These Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack, perfect for a quick energy boost anytime of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Lay out all your ingredients to keep your workspace organized.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Add Nut Butter and Sweetener: Incorporate nut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until the mixture is sticky.
- Incorporate the Mint: Add peppermint extract and adjust to taste.
- Chocolate Time: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- Roll Into Balls: Shape into 1-inch balls once chilled.
- Chill Again (optional): Refrigerate for another 30 minutes for firmer protein balls.
Notes
These protein balls can be enjoyed right away or stored in the fridge for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein balls, snacks, mint chocolate, healthy snacks, energy bites