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Chewy no-bake protein peanut butter energy balls made with 5 ingredients.

Chewy No-Bake Protein Peanut Butter Energy Balls

These chewy no-bake energy balls are packed with protein and flavor, making them the perfect quick snack or breakfast option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Choose the real stuff — not the stuff that tastes like cardboard.
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats Not instant; texture matters.
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder Whey or plant — pick your vibe.
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Maple if you’re fancy; honey if you’re comforting.
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds Or ground flax if you’re out of chia.
Optional add-ins
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
  • 1 dusting cinnamon If you’re feeling festive.

Method
 

Mixing ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and protein powder until well mixed and slightly sticky.
  2. Fold in the rolled oats and chia seeds. Adjust the mixture by adding more syrup if too dry or more oats if too wet.
Rolling and chilling
  1. Using warm hands, roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls.
  2. Chill the energy balls in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to firm up.

Notes

These energy balls can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for 3 months.