This is one of my favorite recipes. It is quick and easy, uses few ingredients and takes practically no time to make. I always have ingredients on hand to make them. So they are convenient to whip up at almost any time. Make a bunch to keep on hand for a quick snack when you need a pick-me-up or feeling peckish in between meals. See the notes at the end for variations. Change them up to make several varieties from one simple recipe. Try it. I’m sure this will become one of your favorites too!
Quick & Easy Protein Balls
A super easy recipe for protein balls. Simple ingredients, minimal time commitment and super tasty.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened nut or seed butter
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup honey, agave or low calorie liquid sweetener can also be used
- 2/3 cup sweetened vanilla protein powder
- 1/8 tsp fine grind sea salt
- 2 tbsp quick cooking rolled oats or other coating, see notes
Instructions
- Mix nut or seed butter, maple syrup and sea salt in mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Add protein powder and stir until completely combined.
- If mixture is too dry, add a little water, milk, or milk substitute, one teaspoon at at time, until mixture comes together like a soft dough. If t is too wet, add a little more protein powder or ground oats.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tbsp of mixture into hands and form into 1 inch balls.
- Place quick cooking oats, or other selected coating into a shallow dish. Rolls formed ball in the coating, lightly pressing to make it stick to the balls.
- Place balls in airtight container and store in refrigerator.
Notes
Balls will keep in refrigerator for up to 1 week. They may be frozen in airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw for 15 minutes before eating.
Other coating suggestions:
- Miniature chocolate chips
- Cacao nibs
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Matcha powder
- Unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut, plain or toasted
- Finely chopped toasted or raw nuts or seeds
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls – Use peanut butter for nut butter, substitute chocolate protein powder for the vanilla protein powder and agave or light flavored liquid sweetener. Add 1-1/2 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder with the protein powder and 1-1/2 tablespoons water with the agave.
- Mocha Java Protein Balls – Use chocolate protein powder in place of vanilla protein powder and agave or light flavored sweetener. Add 2 teaspoons of instant espresso powder dissolved in 2 teaspoons of water in with the agave.
- Gingerbread Protein Balls – Use 3 tablespoons molasses for the sweetener. Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves along with the protein powder.