No-Bake Coconut Protein Balls
on Apr 14, 2025
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Whip up these no-bake Coconut Protein Balls with peanut butter, oats, and protein powder for a quick and filling snack. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or a kid-friendly treat!
🥥 If you’re anything like me and always on the go, these little energy bites are a lifesaver—perfect for a quick breakfast, something to nibble while in the car, or just to get through that afternoon slump without reaching for junky snacks!
2 Best Tips For Making Coconut Protein Balls
- Use Natural Nut Butter: Using a drippy natural peanut butter (or other nut butter) will help the mixture come together more easily and help everything stick together better than thick, processed varieties.
- Wait 5 Minutes: Let the mixture rest before rolling. Giving it 5 minutes helps the oats and coconut absorb liquid, making the dough easier to work with and ensuring it will stick together.
🩷 Melissa
These no-bake protein 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.
Coconut Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened or sweetened
- 4 tablespoons unflavored protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey until smooth and fully combined.
- Add in the oats, shredded coconut, protein powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Mix well until the mixture comes together into a thick, rollable dough. If it feels too sticky, let it sit for 5 minutes so the oats and coconut can absorb some moisture.
- Roll into 1.5-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- You can add in any nuts, dried fruit, seeds, or chopped chocolate if you’d like.
- I really like a few drops of lemon extract with this recipe, the lemon and coconut go really well together.
- You can use any seed or nut butter you’d like in this recipe, and I find the drippy natural kind to work best.
- A little chopped white chocolate is a delight with the coconut if you are in the mood.
- Using a natural peanut butter, or other 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!
Nutrition
Recipe FAQs
If your energy balls aren’t sticking together, try adding a little more peanut butter or honey. Letting the mixture rest for 5 minutes also helps the oats and coconut absorb moisture.
Yes! Store them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Let them thaw for a few minutes at room temp before enjoying. These are great to stick into lunchboxes in the morning – they’ll be perfect for snack or lunchtime!
Unflavored or vanilla protein powder works great. Collagen peptides are a great choice if you want a neutral flavor and kid-friendly option.
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