Description
Quick, nutritious chocolate and peanut butter energy bites packed with protein, perfect for snacks or post-workout treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, mini chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined. The mixture should be sticky and cohesive.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter). You can lightly moisten your hands to prevent sticking.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Enjoy as a post-workout snack or a quick energy boost!
Notes
Use natural peanut butter for a creamier texture without added sugars or oils. Customize sweetness by adjusting honey or using a sugar-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg