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Close-up of peanut butter oatmeal protein balls with oats and chocolate chips, showing their chewy no bake texture.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls

Linda Ekin
No bake peanut butter oatmeal protein balls that are chewy, protein-packed, and freezer friendly for quick snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 15 Balls
Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • tray
  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

For the Base

  • 1.5 cups rolled oats old-fashioned style
  • 0.75 cup natural peanut butter creamy, drippy
  • 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 pinch salt

Binder Options

  • 0.33 cup vanilla protein powder optional, or use dates below
  • 0.5 cup soft pitted dates if skipping protein powder

Add-Ins

  • 2 tbsp chia seeds or ground flax
  • 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips optional
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon or vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, protein powder, oats, chia seeds, honey, and chocolate chips (if using).
  • Stir until the mixture forms a dough. If dry, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until it holds together.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll between your palms to form balls.
  • Place on a tray and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to set.
  • For date version, blend dates into a paste and use in place of honey and protein powder. Follow same mixing and rolling steps.

Notes

Use gluten-free oats for allergy safety. Balls freeze up to 3 months; thaw briefly before eating. Sunflower butter makes them nut-free.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword healthy energy bites, peanut butter oatmeal protein balls, protein snack
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