Description
Monster Cookie Protein Balls are a tasty, no-bake snack that combines the delicious flavors of peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and M&M’s with a protein boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 tsp salt (fine sea salt works best)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (all-natural, no added sugar preferred)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 to 3 tsp water (add gradually until desired consistency is reached)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder (e.g., Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard)
- 1/4 cup mini candies (like M&M’s Minis)
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add peanut butter, protein powder, rolled oats, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, salt, mini chocolate chips, and M&M’s.
- Mix the ingredients together using a spoon or your hands until a dough forms. Add water one teaspoon at a time if the dough is too dry.
- Once the dough reaches the desired consistency, use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough and roll each portion into smooth balls.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze them for up to three months.
Notes
- These protein balls are perfect for a quick energy snack or post-workout treat.
- Store in the fridge for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80-90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Monster Cookie Protein Balls, protein snacks, no-bake snacks, energy balls