Heart-Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Fuel your day with these irresistible **Heart-Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls**, a wholesome snack packed with natural energy and nutrition. Made with creamy natural peanut butter, rolled oats, and superfoods like ground flaxseed and chia seeds, these protein balls are a perfect blend of hearty textures and subtle sweetness, thanks to a hint of honey or maple syrup. Enhanced with plant-based protein powder for a boosted nutritional punch and optional mini dark chocolate chips for indulgence, this recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare—no baking required! Whether you’re looking for a pre-workout bite, a quick mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or a healthy dessert alternative, these protein balls are a satisfying, refrigerator-friendly option. Plus, they’re tailored for heart-healthy eating, making them as good for your taste buds as they are for your well-being.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Natural peanut butter
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 0.25 cup Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.33 cup Protein powder (plant-based for heart-healthy option)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth and well-blended.
Add the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and protein powder to the bowl. Stir well to combine all the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
Mix in the vanilla extract and, if using, stir in the mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Refrigerate the mixture for about 10-15 minutes to make it easier to handle and shape.
Remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on a lined baking sheet or plate.
Repeat the process until all the mixture is used up. You should have about 12 protein balls.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze them for a longer-lasting snack option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.8 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1540 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.9 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.0 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.8 g | ||
| Protein | 133.9 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 527 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 2464 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
