Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack option that combines the flavors of mint and chocolate while packing a protein punch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Rolled Oats (Substitute with gluten-free oats if desired)
- 1 cup Almond Butter (Can be swapped for any nut or seed butter)
- 1/3 cup Honey (Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option)
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder (Choose any preferred flavor if vanilla isn’t preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract (Adjust the amount to taste)
- 1/2 cup Mini Dark Chocolate Chips (Dark chocolate or carob chips can be used as a variation)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond butter, honey, vanilla protein powder, and peppermint extract. Mix until a cohesive mixture forms.
- If the mixture is too dry, gradually add almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball shape, placing each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the balls for a minimum of 20 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer the protein balls to an airtight container for storage; they can be kept in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of peppermint extract to suit your taste.
- These protein balls are great for meal prep and on-the-go snacking.
- Substitutions can be made for allergies or preferences in nut butters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg