Protein Balls
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5
Protein Balls
Description
Protein Balls mix rolled oats and peanut butter with sweet maple syrup and nutritional boosts from chia seeds and chocolate protein powder. Folding in dark chocolate chips adds texture and chocolate flavor. The dough is refrigerated to firm up before shaping into solid balls by hand. The final product is a portable, easy-to-eat snack with a filling texture and balanced sweetness.
These protein balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making them convenient for meal prepping. They can also be frozen for up to three months. Variations include substituting other nut butters such as sunflower butter, replacing chia seeds with flax seeds, or swapping dark chocolate chips for semi-sweet chips without altering the fundamental texture or flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, chocolate protein powder, and dark chocolate chips. Mix well until all ingredients are blended.
- Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for an hour.
- Scoop the ingredients with a cookie scoop and roll in your hands until a ball is formed. You may need to press firmly to get a solid ball to form.
- Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Notes
- Any nut butter can replace peanut butter; sunflower butter works well as a substitute.
- Chia seeds can be swapped with flax seeds according to preference.
- Use semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of dark chocolate chips if desired.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Protein balls can also be frozen for up to three months for longer storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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