Chocolate Protein Balls (Easy No-Bake Recipe)
These chocolate protein balls combine oat flour, chocolate protein powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, maple syrup, and mini chocolate chips into an easy no-bake high-protein snack ready in 10 minutes.
Servings: 12 balls
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk plus more as needed
- ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, chia seeds, and sea salt.
- Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips.
- Form the Protein Balls
- The mixture should be soft and hold together when pressed. If it feels too dry or crumbly, add an additional 1 teaspoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop the mixture and roll it between your palms to form balls. This recipe makes approximately 12–16 protein balls, depending on the size.
- Chill and Serve
- Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Protein powder: Different protein powders absorb liquid differently. You may need to add a little more or less milk depending on the brand and type of protein powder used.
- Oat flour: You can purchase oat flour or make your own by blending old-fashioned rolled oats in a high-speed blender until finely ground.
- Peanut butter: Natural peanut butter works well, but make sure it is well stirred before measuring. You can substitute almond butter or another nut or seed butter if desired.
- Chocolate chips: Mini dark chocolate chips distribute chocolate flavor throughout every bite, but you can also use mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Texture: For softer protein balls, add a little more milk. For firmer protein balls, refrigerate before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 12g | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g