Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Balls (Printable)

Enjoy these quick, healthy protein balls anytime for energy.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
03 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
04 - 1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder

→ Add-ins

05 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
06 - 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal
07 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds or flaxseed meal, and a pinch of salt.
02 - Add peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
05 - Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes—no baking required!
  • Portable, bite-sized, and packed with protein for lasting energy.
  • Customizable with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or seeds.
  • Perfect for a grab-and-go snack or a sweet-but-healthy treat.
02 -
  • Verwende glutenfreie Haferflocken, wenn du eine komplett glutenfreie Variante möchtest.
  • Proteinpulver variiert in der Konsistenz: Bei zu trockener Masse etwas mehr Sirup zugeben, bei zu feuchter Konsistenz mehr Haferflocken einarbeiten.
  • Bewahre die fertigen Protein Balls in einer luftdichten Dose im Kühlschrank auf – so bleiben sie bis zu einer Woche frisch.
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