Protein Packed Power Balls
Sometimes eating a protein snack doesn’t taste like a treat at all, but these Protein Power Balls really do. They will give you an energy boost and satisfy that sweet craving. Loaded with oats, peanut butter, and ground flaxseeds, they’re similar to my No-bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites, but these also have vanilla protein powder, making them higher in protein.
Knowing how to get extra protein in your diet is super important. I’m always looking for more ways to incorporate protein for my kids’ benefit and mine. It can be hard to get kids to eat food with protein. Kids going through growth spurts need a really good snack with protein, and these Protein Power Balls are perfect for that. My kids really love these as a snack, and even their friends do, too.
These protein energy bites are easy to make and are gluten-free. You can also make them dairy-free by using almond milk in place of regular milk. Swap out the vanilla protein powder for chocolate for a double chocolate flavor, and/or use almond butter or cashew butter in place of the peanut butter. However you make them, these will become your go-to healthy snack.
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How to Make Protein Power Balls
- In a large mixing bowl, add the quick oats, Rice Krispies, protein powder, ground flaxseeds, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Next, add the peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. Mix it really well using any spoon or fork. Once the mixture is well incorporated, I find it easier to use my hand to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
- Using a regular-sized cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture, roll it into balls, and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet or on wax paper or parchment paper on the counter.
- Once all the mixture has been rolled into balls, place the balls in an airtight container with wax paper or parchment paper in between the layers.
- Store in the refrigerator or in a ziplock bag in the freezer.
- Enjoy!
Tips for Making Protein Power Balls
- I use the Kirkland brand protein powder, but you can use any brand of protein powder and different flavors other than vanilla.
- Use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats.
- You can use sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut.
- To make them dairy-free, use almond milk in place of the regular milk.
- Place rolled power balls on wax or parchment paper. (I like to use a glass baking dish with a lid lined with wax paper, and place them directly in there. Makes it very easy to transfer them directly to the fridge.)
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container or in a ziplock bag as long as they will not get squished.
Chef’s Tools for Protein Balls:
- Measuring Cups
- Protein Powder
- Peanut Butter
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Cookie Scoop
- Parchment or Wax Paper
If you love Protein Power Balls, you'll love these...
- 2 cups quick oats
- ½ cup Rice Krispies
- 3 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1-2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp milk
- In a large mixing bowl, add the quick oats, Rice Krispies, protein powder, ground flaxseeds, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Next, add the peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. Mix it really well using any spoon or fork. Once the mixture is well incorporated, I find it easier to use my hand to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
- Using a regular-sized cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture, roll it into balls, and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet or on wax paper or parchment paper on the counter.
- Once all the mixture has been rolled into balls, place the balls in an airtight container with wax paper or parchment paper in between the layers.
- Store in the refrigerator or in a ziplock bag in the freezer.
- Enjoy!
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