No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Balls
These delicious no-bake oatmeal protein balls are packed with wholesome ingredients like peanut butter, honey, and flaxseed. Ready in just 30 minutes, they're the perfect energy-boosting treat for busy moms and hungry kids alike!
Servings: 24 balls
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup dry oatmeal (I like old fashioned oats.)
- ⅔ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins collagen peptides
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the peanut butter and honey to a medium bowl, and stir to combine well.
- Add all of the other ingredients, and mix to combine well. Stick the bowl in the fridge and let it chill for about half an hour. This resting time helps to ensure that the balls will stick together when rolled.
- After the chilling time, take a large tablespoon of the mixture in your hand, and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining oat mixture.
- If your balls aren’t sticking together after the resting period, you can add a little more honey or peanut butter, stir well, and try rolling again. Sometimes, it just needs a little more of the wet ingredients to hold together well. And the moisture in the peanut butter will depend on the brand/type that you use.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer much longer.
Notes
- I've been using Vital Proteins brand for a few years and love it. It adds no flavor, texture, or sugar to this recipe—just added protein. This is the only protein powder my kids will eat without detection!
- This recipe offers lots of flexibility. Don't like coconut? Skip it! Add a few nuts instead of the chocolate chips, or toss in your favorite dried fruit. The goal is to use enough peanut butter and honey to make everything stick together, so adjust accordingly and enjoy.
- If swapping out the peanut butter, use another nut butter that is similar in consistency to peanut butter. Some cashew or oat butters have a good thickness. Stay away from butters that are too runny to ensure the consistency is just right for rolling into balls.
- Use a cookie dough scoop to get the perfect amount of mixture to roll into balls—smaller one for little people or bigger ones for bigger snacks!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 24 balls | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 3.85mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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