Description
A delicious and nutritious no-bake snack combining the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, perfect for quick energy boosts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rolled oats, quick oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed (or chia), and salt.
- Add the dry mixture to the peanut butter mixture and stir until fully combined.
- If the mixture is too crumbly, add water or milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired texture is achieved.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips or any optional mix-ins.
- If needed, chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes for easier rolling.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out and roll the dough into balls, approximately 1–1.5 inches in diameter.
- Chill the rolled balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg