Favorite No Bake Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Protein Balls
This no bake protein balls recipe has quickly become one of our household favorite snacks. Packed full of protein, with wholesome ingredients like maple syrup, natural peanut butter and sprouted oats, it’s a delicious and healthy snack I can feel good about. My kids love it with a couple tablespoons of rainbow sprinkles for some added color and fun.
Protein Balls: Easy, Delicious, & Definitely Kid Approved.
My husband and I went out to dinner last night with some friends of ours, and the conversation eventually turned to our kid’s eating habits (any other parents of young ones relate? ha!) we agreed that we all were striving to get them to eat something with some protein, other than their usual preferred snacks of carbs, carbs, and more carbs (and tons of berries).
It got me thinking about some easy snacks I could create that my girls would love, while also sneaking in some nutrition. These protein balls do the trick! Along with these healthier homemade snickers bars, these yummy little protein balls are quickly becoming one of my favorite no bake snacks.
Quick Recipe Snapshot
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes prep time, with some additional chill time in the fridge to set 🙂
YIELD: 24 delicious protein bites!
STORAGE: Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
BEST SERVED: We love them as an afternoon snack alongside a glass of milk 🙂
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
Step by Step Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, water, maple syrup, and salt.
2. Add in the protein powder and oats, stirring well to combine.
3. Add in the mini chocolate chips and sprinkles, stirring again until combined.
4. Using a tablespoon, scoop out rounded balls of the mixture, rolling/pressing into a ball. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up before placing in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs & Storage Tips
Absolutely. Protein balls freeze very well! Place them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before eating.
Yes. Use another nut butter (like almond or cashew) for an easy and delicious swap.
Yes! No bake protein balls are packed with protein and healthy fat. They’re a great option for kids and adults alike, and make a great quick snack to keep energy levels steady throughout the day.
Favorite No Bake Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Protein Balls
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
Description
This no bake protein balls recipe has quickly become one of our household favorite snacks. Packed full of protein, with wholesome ingredients like maple syrup, natural peanut butter and sprouted oats, it’s a delicious and healthy snack I can feel good about. My kids love it with a couple tablespoons of rainbow sprinkles for some added color and fun.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp water
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder (I use Ancient Nutrition)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 3 cups sprouted rolled oats
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2–3 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles (I used Watkins dye free)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, water, maple syrup, and salt.
- Add in the protein powder and oats, stirring well until combined.
- Add in the mini chocolate chips and sprinkles, stirring again.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out rounded balls of the mixture, using your hands to gently roll into a ball. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up before placing in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Notes
Top Tip: Wet your hands with water before beginning to roll out the balls. The mixture is very sticky (thanks to the maple syrup!) and this will help immensely when forming the balls.
Oats: I used Sprouted Rolled Oats from First Degree Organics. Regular old fashioned oats or quick oats will work as a substitute. If using quick oats, you may need to add an additional ¼ cup.
Storage: These protein balls will store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Recipes
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