Description
These no-bake Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls are a quick, refreshing, and protein-rich treat—perfect for healthy snacking or a nutritious dessert.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (50g) rolled oats
1 cup (240g) almond butter
2 tbsp (42g) honey
1/4 cup (30g) vanilla protein powder
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1/4 cup (40g) mini dark chocolate chips
1–2 tbsp (15–30ml) unsweetened almond milk, as needed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, almond butter, honey, protein powder, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- If the mixture is too dry, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time until sticky and moldable.
- Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips.
- Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes until firm.
Notes
- To make vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- If mixture is too sticky, chill it for 5–10 minutes before rolling.
- Adjust peppermint extract to your flavor preference.
- Add chia seeds or ground flax for an extra nutrient boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
