No Bake Protein Balls Vegan
This no bake protein balls vegan recipe offers a delightful way to enjoy monster cookie flavors in a healthy snack. Packed with nutrients and naturally sweetened, they are perfect for meal-prepping and satisfying cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (160g)
- 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed (25g)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (10g)
- 1 pinch fine salt
- ¼ cup vanilla whey protein powder (or vanilla plant-based protein powder of choice)
- ¾ cup natural creamy peanut butter (190g)
- ¼ cup honey (80g) (or brown rice syrup for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup candy-coated chocolate pieces
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 – 2 tablespoons water, if needed
Instructions
- Add oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and salt to the bowl of a food processor or blender.
- Pulse 10-15 times until some oats are finely broken, leaving a mix of textures.
- Stir in the protein powder directly into the dry mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a large bowl and add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon or clean hands until well combined.
- If the mixture feels too dry, add water ½ tablespoon at a time until it clumps together easily.
- Fold in candy-coated chocolate pieces and mini chocolate chips.
- Portion out 2 tablespoons of dough per ball (about 25-28g) and roll into smooth, even spheres. Slightly damp hands prevent sticking.
- Place balls in a covered container with parchment paper between layers to avoid sticking.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.