Vanilla Protein Energy Balls
Simple and healthy, these Vanilla Protein Energy Balls are perfect for on-the-go breakfast or snack. They take next to no work to make while being packed with goodness and will satisfy your cravings. No cooking required!
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ⅓ cup vanilla protein powder use vegan if you like
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup for vegan option
- 1-2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsps. of water
- dash of salt optional
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a large bowl.
- Using a spatula, or with your hands, mix everything until well combined. You need to have pliable but firm, dough-like consistency. If the mixture seems to be on the tough side and does not want to roll into a ball add more water or honey. Do it so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again.
- If the mixture seems to be too soft that doesn’t want to hold a ball shape, add oats. Do so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again.
- Take a tablespoon-sized piece of dough and with the help of your palms tightly roll even balls. You can also use an ice cream scoop to help you have even portions.
- Place rolled balls onto a sheet lined with parchment paper and chill for 10 minutes.
- Once chilled place the balls into an airtight container and store them in a fridge.
- Use within 5 days.
Notes
- If the mixture seems to be on the tough side and does not want to roll into a ball add more water or honey. Do it so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again.
- If the mixture seems to be too soft that doesn’t want to hold a ball shape, add oats. Do so 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir well and try rolling again.
- You can add some hemp hearts, collagen, or other add-ins for some extra added nutrition.
- Don’t have peanut butter? Try some almond butter or cashew butter.
- Since we are not cooking or baking this, I highly recommend using a high quality vanilla extract over artificial vanilla extract as the flavors will really shine.
- Don’t want to roll them? You can press the mixture into a square pan and once they’ve chilled, cut them into squares to make them into no-bake vanilla energy bars.
- Honey can be swapped with maple syrup or agave.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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