These quick and healthy no-bake protein balls made with oats, peanut butter, honey and protein powder are the perfect everyday snack. Recharge with homemade protein balls made from natural ingredients and two delicious protein flavors – vanilla and chocolate.
You can take these tasty bites anywhere – protein balls will become your new favorite snack! Best of all, they come with two base flavors (vanilla and chocolate) and even four fantastic flavor variations! To start, prepare the basic mixture – from which you’ll make two flavor variations: vanilla and chocolate.
Ingredients for the base for Healthy No-Bake Protein Balls:
- rolled oats
- peanut butter
- honey or maple syrup
- protein vanilla powder
- protein chocolate powder
How to make the base?
It’s very simple – just mix rolled oats, honey (or maple syrup) and peanut butter until you get a compact mixture that you can shape into balls. Then, divide the mixture into two parts: add vanilla protein powder to one part and chocolate protein powder to the other. Mix well until everything is combined. After that, choose your add-ins and create a snack that suits your taste!
Flavor Options:
The best part is – you have 4 delicious flavor variations to choose from!
1. Chocolate Chip Balls (vanilla base + chocolate chips)
Perfect for classic cookie lovers! Just add chocolate chips to the vanilla base and you’ll get perfectly tasty bites that everyone will love.
2. Oatmeal Raisin Cinnamon (vanilla base + raisins + cinnamon)
Add cinnamon and raisins to the vanilla base for a warm, homemade flavor that’s perfect for fans of cozy, nostalgic treats.
3. Chocolate Peanut Butter (chocolate base + chocolate chips)
A rich, intense flavor of chocolate and peanut butter. Just add chocolate chips to the chocolate base. For an extra chocolatey kick, you can also mix in a bit of cocoa powder!
4. Monster Cookie Balls (chocolate base + M&M’s)
Fun and colorful, these bites are favorite among kids! They’re perfect for snack time or birthday parties — and even better, you can make them together with your kids. Just add M&M’s to the chocolate base and enjoy making these treats with your little ones!
The full details for preparing this simple, easy, and delicious treat are at the bottom of the post in the recipe card. There, you’ll find the exact ingredient amounts needed to make these amazing bites.
This protein snack recipe, made with simple and nutritious ingredients, is perfect for the whole family. It’s sure to impress anyone who’s mindful of their diet and look for a quick, tasty treat they can take on the go! Not only will it keep you full, but it’ll also give you a boost of energy throughout the day!
How to store them?
You can keep the protein balls in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
Tip:
Moisten your hands to make shaping the balls easier.
Love quick and healthy snacks?
You’re in the right place – the blog is full of great meal prep snack ideas, and here are a few of my favorites – Coconut Lemon Protein Bliss Balls and Cinnamon Apple Energy Balls. I also love sharing great recipes from fellow food bloggers – Peanut Butter Protein Bars from a The Salted Sweets.
Always ready when you need a quick, healthy bite, these healthy no-bake protein balls are perfect for prepping ahead! No baking, no fuss – just make one base, split it in half, and try multiple flavors at once. It’s the perfect way to save time while still eating healthy and delicious!
Healthy No-Bake Protein Balls
These quick and healthy no-bake protein balls made with oats, peanut butter, honey and protein powder are the perfect everyday snack. Recharge with homemade protein balls made from natural ingredients and two delicious protein flavors - vanilla and chocolate.
Ingredients
BASE:
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup protein vanilla powder
- 1/4 cups protein chocolate powder
CHOCOLATE CHIP BALLS
- vanilla protein base
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
OATMEAL RAISINS BALLS
- vanilla protein base
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
- chocolate protein base
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
MONSTER COOKIE BALLS
- chocolate protein base
- 1/4 cup M&M's
Instructions
To make the base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey or maple syrup. Stir until the mixture comes together and becomes compact..
- Divide into two equal parts. Add vanilla protein powder to one part and mix until fully combined. Add chocolate protein powder to the other half and mix until well combined.
Flavour variations:
- Chocolate Chip: add chocolate chips to the vanilla base and stir until well combined.
- Oatmeal Raisin: mix the vanilla base with cinnamon and raisins
- Chocolate Peanut Butter: add chocolate chips to the chocolate protein base and stir to combine.
- Monster Cookie: combine the chocolate protein base with M&M’s
- Use a spatula to mix the ingredients roughly until combined, then knead the mixture with your hands until you get a compact dough that’s easy to shape into balls.
- Scoop the mixture with a spoon, then roll it into balls with your hands. You should get about 24–25 balls.
Notes
Tip: Moisten your hands to make shaping the balls easier.
If the mixture feels too dry or you’re having trouble shaping the balls, add 1 more tablespoon of peanut butter or gradually add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until you get a mixture that’s easy to shape. Be careful with the amount of water to avoid making the balls too sticky!
Pro tip: You can boost the base by adding chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or chopped nuts
Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to a month.