Peanut Butter Protein Balls with Oatmeal
No-bake 7-ingredient oatmeal peanut butter protein balls are a healthy, nutrient-dense, high-protein snack—perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes, travel, or pre/ post-workout snacking. They're whole grain, gluten-free, and vegan!
Servings: 26 balls
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup of vanilla vegan protein powder
- ⅔ cup of soymilk
- 1 cup of peanut butter
- ¼ cup flaxseed meal
- ¼ cup of chia seeds
- ¼ cup of hemp seeds
- ½ cup of quick oats
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the vegan protein powder with the soymilk.
- Add the peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the flaxseed meal, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and quick oats and mix well.
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
- Form the protein mixture into small bite-size balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Notes
These are best served slightly thawed from the freezer.
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- Use room-temperature peanut butter: To ensure it’s easy to mix. If needed, microwave it for 15-20 seconds.
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- Trouble rolling the balls? Chill the protein peanut butter balls dough in the refrigerator/freezer for 15 to 20 minutes, then try again.
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- For even-sized balls: Use a small cookie dough scoop/tablespoon.
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- To save time/effort: Use a food processor (this is the one I use) to mix all the ingredients, pulsing it a few times until thoroughly mixed.
- To save time/effort: Use a food processor (this is the one I use) to mix all the ingredients, pulsing it a few times until thoroughly mixed.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg