Description
Delicious and nutritious Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls, perfect for a snack or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by finely chopping the fresh mint leaves and measuring out the other ingredients for easy mixing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nut butter, and honey or maple syrup. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the protein powder and chopped mint leaves, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
If the mixture is too dry, add more nut butter or honey. Experiment with different nut butters or protein powders to find your flavor preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein balls, healthy snacks, mint chocolate, no-bake snacks, vegan options