Description
Indulge in these delicious Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls for a nutritious boost that satisfies your sweet tooth. Packed with protein and flavor, these no-bake treats are perfect for a quick snack or post-workout refuel.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup natural almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons water (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix oats, protein powder, flaxseed, and chocolate chips.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine almond butter, honey, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until well combined. Add water if needed for consistency.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill: Refrigerate balls for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- You can use peanut butter or cashew butter instead of almond butter.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Enhance mint flavor by adding chopped mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
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
