Protein Balls

Protein balls are clutch — no bake, grab-and-go, and endlessly customizable 💪😄 Here’s a classic base recipe plus easy swaps.

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🟤 No-Bake Protein Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats (or almond flour for low-carb)

• ½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower)

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  (or sugar-free syrup for low-carb)

• ½ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)

• 2 tbsp chia seeds or ground flax

• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Optional add-ins:

• Shredded coconut

• Chopped nuts

• Dried fruit

• Cocoa powder

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Instructions

1. Mix everything in a bowl until thick and sticky.

2. If too dry, add 1–2 tbsp milk or water.

3. Roll into 1-inch balls.

4. Chill 20–30 minutes to firm up.

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💡 Pro Tips

• If the mix sticks to your hands, lightly wet your palms.

• Too soft? Add more oats or protein powder.

• Too dry? Add nut butter or liquid a little at a time.

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Flavor Ideas

• Chocolate PB: chocolate protein + cocoa powder

• Birthday Cake: vanilla protein + sprinkles

• Lemon: vanilla protein + lemon zest

• Snickerdoodle: cinnamon + vanilla protein

• Mocha: chocolate protein + espresso powder

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Storage

• Fridge: up to 1 week

• Freezer: up to 3 months

If you want, I can give you a keto protein ball, no-oat version, or high-protein macro-specific recipe 🟤💥