Description
High‑protein, no‑bake brownie batter balls that satisfy chocolate cravings while delivering a protein boost — perfect as a snack or quick treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats (or oat flour)
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2–3 tbsp milk of choice (dairy or plant‑based)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional mix‑ins: 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, chia seeds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats (or oat flour), chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; stir until a crumbly dough begins to form.
- Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time and mix until the dough becomes sticky and holds together. Adjust amount as needed.
- Fold in optional mix‑ins like mini chocolate chips or chia seeds if using.
- Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1‑inch balls and place on a parchment‑lined tray.
- Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut‑free version.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top of each ball for a salted chocolate twist.
- For extra fiber, add 1–2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds.
- Rolling the balls in extra cocoa powder or shredded coconut adds texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack / Dessert
- Method: No‑Bake / Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy / Protein Snack
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: ≈ 100–120 kcal
- Sugar: ≈ 6–8g
- Sodium: ≈ 50–80mg
- Fat: ≈ 5–7g
- Saturated Fat: ≈ 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 3–5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 10–12g
- Fiber: ≈ 2–3g
- Protein: ≈ 6–8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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