Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack that provides a quick energy boost, perfect for pre- or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and protein powder.
- Add the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips, chopped mint leaves, peppermint extract, and salt.
- Once the mixture is well combined, use your hands to form small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
- These protein balls can be frozen for longer storage.
- For a vegan option, use a plant-based protein powder and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg