No-Bake Protein Energy Balls
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No-Bake Protein Energy Balls
Description
This recipe offers chocolate peanut butter and almond joy protein energy balls, both made by mixing rolled oats with a nut butter base (peanut or almond), honey, chocolate protein powder, and cocoa powder for chocolate flavor. Vanilla or almond extract adds aroma, while chocolate chips provide bursts of chocolate texture.
The almond joy variation enhances the texture by adding toasted coconut flakes and sliced almonds. The mixture can be processed finely or left more textured depending on preference.
Once combined, the batter is rolled into balls and chilled to set, making them easy to store and portable as quick energy bites. They can be kept covered in a container or bag to retain moisture.
To toast coconut flakes, bake them briefly at 325°F until golden but watch carefully to prevent burning.
Ingredients
- chocolate peanut butter protein energy balls
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter or Almond Butter, natural
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- almond joy protein energy balls
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond butter natural
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup Toasted coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup almonds sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl or a food processor, stir together *oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and vanilla.
- *If you want a finer smoother protein ball, lightly pulse oats in a food processor or high-powered blender.
- Stir in chocolate chips and any other accompaniments.
- To make Almond Joy Protein Energy Balls: stir together oats, almond butter, honey, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and almond extract. Stir in chocolate chips, toasted coconut flakes, and sliced almonds.
- Roll into balls and place on wax paper-lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes to allow time to set-up.
- Keep tightly covered or in a Ziploc bag to keep them moist.
- **To toast coconut: Set oven to 325 degrees. Place coconut flakes on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden, watching carefully to keep from burning.
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