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Easy Protein Balls Recipe: A Healthy Snack for Busy Lives

Preview of Easy Protein Balls Recipe: A Healthy Snack for Busy Lives
Prep
10 min
Total
10 min
Serves
22
Calories
104 kcal
Protein
5.00 g
Carbs
11.00 g
Fat
5.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1 cupquick cook oats (certified gluten-free)
  • 1 cupvanilla protein powder
  • ½ cuppeanut butter (or almond butter)
  • ⅓ cupmaple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 tablespoonchia seeds
  • ¼ teaspooncinnamon
  • a pinchpink Himalayan salt
  • 1 tablespoonwater (plus more if needed)
  • ½ cupdairy-free mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. 1

    Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl combine the oats, protein powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and mix well.

  3. 3

    Add 1 tablespoon at a time of water until the consistency is like a dough and all the oats are coated. Mix in the chocolate chips.

  4. 4

    Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the dough onto the cookie sheet. Roll each ball of the dough into smooth balls and set back on the parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.