Description
Fudge Brownie No-Bake Protein Balls are rich, chocolatey bites that satisfy your sweet tooth while providing a healthy protein boost. These no-bake treats are easy to make and perfect for quick snacks, dessert, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons almond milk or milk of choice
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, and cocoa powder.
- Add almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together but isn’t too sticky.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use peanut butter or cashew butter instead of almond butter.
- Add a pinch of sea salt for a salted chocolate flavor.
- Mix in chopped nuts or shredded coconut for texture.
- Use flavored protein powders like chocolate fudge or brownie mix.
- Roll balls in cocoa powder or crushed nuts for a finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
