Description
Delicious protein balls with a refreshing mint chocolate flavor, perfect for a quick snack or pre-workout boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- Unsweetened almond milk (as needed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond butter, honey, vanilla protein powder, and peppermint extract. Mix thoroughly.
- If the mixture is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of almond milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips.
- Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat.
- Place the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier twist, use a nut butter with less sugar or a natural sweetener like maple syrup. You can also add chia or flax seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein balls, mint chocolate, healthy snack, easy recipe