Description
These mint chocolate chip protein balls are a healthy no-bake snack made with oats, protein powder, almond butter, peppermint extract, and dark chocolate chips. They are cool, chewy, chocolatey, and perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or a quick sweet bite.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats (90 g)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30 g)
1/2 cup almond butter (128 g)
3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (45 ml)
1 teaspoon peppermint extract (5 ml)
2 to 4 tablespoons milk, as needed (30 to 60 ml)
1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips (60 g)
1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional (12 g)
Instructions
1. Add the rolled oats, protein powder, and optional chia seeds to a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.
2. Add the almond butter, maple syrup or honey, and peppermint extract. Mix until a thick dough begins to form.
3. Add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is moist enough to hold together when pressed.
4. Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
5. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls with your hands.
6. Place the protein balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until firm.
8. Serve cold or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for easy snacking.
Notes
Start with 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract if you prefer a lighter mint flavor.
If the mixture feels too sticky, add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of oats.
If the mixture feels too dry, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time.
Mini chocolate chips distribute more evenly than regular chocolate chips.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg