A great source of protein and healthy fats! Prep these protein balls for an easy and healthy snack or dessert throughout your week. They save well in an air-tight container for up to two weeks. You are also able to freeze them for convenience.
Prep Time: 20 Minutes | Cook Time: 0 Minutes | Total Time: 20 Minutes
Special Equipment
One Tablespoon Cookie Scoop (not required, but makes your life easier); or
One Tablespoon Measuring Spoon
One Large Mixing Bowl
One Airtight Container
Wooden Spatula
Ingredients (US Standard)
1/3 cup Chocolate Protein Powder (About half of a scoop) (I use Quest Chocolate Milkshake due to the lower carb content)
1/2 cup Uncooked Rolled Oats
1/4 cup Ground Flaxseed
1tbsp Chia Seeds
3tbsp Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
2tbsp Honey
3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1tbsp Water (or more, as needed)
Ingredients (Metric)*
15g Chocolate Protein Powder (About half of a scoop) (I use Quest Chocolate Milkshake due to the lower carb content)
40g Uncooked Rolled Oats
28g Ground Flaxseed
12g Chia Seeds
11.25g Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
42g Honey
192g Creamy Peanut Butter
15mL Water (or more, as needed)
*All metric units are converted and should be considered more or less.
Method
Add the dry ingredients (protein powder, rolled oats, flaxseed, chia seed, and coconut flakes) to a mixing bowl. Use a non-flexible wooden spatula to combine the ingredients.
Add the peanut butter and honey. Continue to mix the ingredients together until the dry ingredients are fuller integrated with the peanut butter and honey. There should be no dry powder left, but the dough will not be extremely wet. It will have a bit of a shine to it, but will be dense enough to easily roll into a ball. (Note: If you prefer, you may use your hands to combine the ingredients. If you do this, spray your hands with cooking oil to keep the mix from sticking to your skin.)
You will likely need to add 1tbsp of water as you are mixing. You'll know you need to add water if the dough feels very tough and it is hard to get the dry powder fully integrated. Use your best judgement, and if any additional water needs to be added you should do it in 1tsp increments.
Grab the airtight container you will store the balls in.
Now use your scoop or spoon to measure 1tbsp portions into your hand. You'll use your hands to smooth and form the portions into balls. (Note: If you are not using a scoop, spray your spoon with cooking spray to keep the dough from sticking and make it easier to transfer to your hand.)
Place each ball in the container as you complete them. You will end up with about 18 balls. Cover with lid and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy the protein balls for a snack or dessert throughout your day.
Nutritional Data
Servings: 9
Serving Size: 2 Balls
Calories: 188 | Protein: 8| Carbs: 12 | Fiber: 3 | Fats: 13
This is a family recipe and is not derived from another existing recipe. Please give proper credit if re-posting.
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