No‑Bake Oatmeal Protein Energy Balls
These no-bake oatmeal protein energy balls combine oats, protein powder, nut butter, and mix-ins for a quick, customizable, high-protein snack that requires no oven time — just mix, roll, and chill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 balls
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder (about 2 scoops)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup smooth natural peanut butter (or another nut butter)
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup raisins, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries
- 2 to 4 tablespoons liquid (almond milk, milk, or water)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and chia seeds.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract, and stir until well combined.
- Fold in your choice of add-ins such as raisins, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
- Gradually add liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together in a sticky but firm dough.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
- Place the balls in a container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and brown rice syrup instead of honey.
- If too dry, add more liquid gradually; if too wet, add oats or protein powder.
- Customize with dried fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, or spices.
- Best eaten chilled or at room temperature — no reheating needed.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
