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Coconut Protein Balls

A simple Coconut Protein Balls recipe to make protein-packed snacks with pantry staples! These no-bake bites are chewy, naturally sweetened, and full of coconut flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 16 oatmeal bites
Author: Melissa Griffiths

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.
    A glass bowl containing a mixture of creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, and a green spatula resting inside. The ingredients are partially blended, creating a marbled effect on a light marble surface.
  • Add in the oats, shredded coconut, protein powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
    A glass bowl containing oats, shredded coconut, flour, and a brown liquid is being mixed with a wooden spoon on a light surface.
  • 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.
    A glass bowl on a light surface contains a mixture of oats and shredded coconut. A wooden spatula with a green silicone end is mixing the ingredients.
  • Roll into 1.5-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
    A white bowl filled with energy balls topped with shredded coconut is placed on a dark blue checkered cloth. The background is a light marble surface.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator 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, 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.
Sticking Power: A few things can help the mixture stick together.
  • 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!
Protein Powder Options: You can use a variety of protein powders for this recipe, I tend to use collagen peptides the most. They don't get bitter and my kids can't taste them. We are pretty picky about protein powders, and I have the best luck with collagen peptides in my oatmeal bites recipes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oatmeal bite | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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