Almond Butter Protein Balls

Name: Almond Butter Oatmeal Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup almond butter; 1/4 cup honey; 1 cup quick oats; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt

By Melissa

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on Apr 14, 2025

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These Almond Butter Protein Balls are one my family’s favorite grab-and-go snacks—combining creamy almond butter, honey, and oats for a chewy, nutty, satisfying treat that’s ready in minutes without turning on the oven!

A glass container filled with almond butter protein balls made of oats, nuts, and other ingredients sits on a wooden surface. Whole and chopped almonds are scattered beside the container.

🍽️ When life gets hectic, these little gems come to the rescue—simply mix, roll, and refrigerate. No baking and you can make ahead to keep on hand!

2 Tips For How To Make Almond Butter Oatmeal Balls
Almond Butter Oatmeal Balls Recipe
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2 Tips For How To Make Almond Butter Oatmeal Balls

Use Slightly Warm Almond Butter: Warming the almond butter just a little makes it much easier to mix and helps everything combine beautifully. The almond butter I buy is in a glass jar so I just warm some water in a pan for a few minutes, take it off the heat, and place the jar in the pan while I get the other ingredients out.
The Squeeze Test: Before rolling all your balls, squeeze a small amount of mixture in your palm. If it holds together, you’re good to go! If it crumbles, add a touch more honey or almond butter.

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These almond butter bites are perfect for making ahead—just whip up a batch, store them in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze them for longer-lasting convenience.

They make a quick, grab-and-go option for busy mornings or an energizing snack any time of day.

Plus, they’re easy to customize! Try mixing in mini chocolate chips, chia seeds, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even a dash of cinnamon for extra flavor and texture.

Glass container holding energy bites with oats and nuts, placed on a wooden cutting board sprinkled with crushed almonds. A used mixing bowl with residue is partially visible to the left.

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Almond Butter Oatmeal Balls

By: Melissa Griffiths

These chewy, nutty bites are packed with flavor and texture from creamy almond butter and crunchy chopped almonds. A naturally sweet, protein-packed snack you can feel good about!

Prep: 15

Total: 15

Servings: oatmeal bites

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Ingredients

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the almond butter and honey until smooth and well combined.
Add the oats, chopped almonds, vanilla extract, and salt.
Mix everything thoroughly until the mixture forms a thick dough. Let it rest for a few minutes if it’s too sticky to handle.
Roll into 1.5-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Customizing Energy Bites: Make these your own! Think of this recipe as a template not a rule. Here are some ideas for customizing your energy bites.

You can add in any nuts, dried fruit, or seeds you like.
You can use any seed or nut butter you’d like in this recipe, and I find the drippy natural kind to work best.
I especially like mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate in this energy bite!
If you want to add a little more protein to this recipe you can add 3 to 4 tablespoons of unsweetened protein powder. It mixes right in without any issues.

Sticking Power: A few things can help the mixture stick together.

Using a natural nut butter is helpful because they generally have more liquid.
You may also need to add a little more honey and/or peanut butter to your bowl if the balls aren’t sticking together well.
Letting the mixture sit for 5 minutes before rolling into balls will help the dry ingredients soak up the moisture.
Wetting your hands before rolling into balls will help keep them from sticking to your hands!

Easy Rolling: I use my trusty 1-½ inch cookie scoop to ensure every ball is exactly the same size. This makes the rolling into balls process so much easier!

Nutrition

Serving: 1oatmeal bite, Calories: 157kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.001g, Sodium: 38mg, Potassium: 171mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 0.2IU, Vitamin C: 0.03mg, Calcium: 69mg, Iron: 1mg

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Recipe FAQs

Can I use regular rolled oats instead of quick oats?

You certainly can, but the texture will be a bit different. When I use rolled oats, I pulse them a few times in my food processor first to break them down slightly. This gives you that perfect chewy texture without the bits feeling too raw. If you like more texture though, rolled oats straight from the container work just fine!

Why is my mixture too dry or too sticky to form balls?

This usually comes down to the consistency of your almond butter. Natural nut butters can vary dramatically in thickness! If your mixture crumbles when you try to roll it, simply add another tablespoon of honey or almond butter. Too sticky? Add a tablespoon or two more oats until you reach that perfect, rollable consistency. Trust your hands—they’ll tell you when it feels right!

How long do these almond butter protein balls stay fresh?

These energy bites stay perfectly fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. I separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking, and they thaw beautifully in about 15 minutes.