Monster Cookie Protein Balls
These no bake, Monster Cookie Protein Balls are the kind of snack that feels like a treat, but they fill you up and deliver a protein packed energy kick.
Equipment
- 1 wooden spoon
- parchment paper
- cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashion oats
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter I use this one
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder I like this one
- 1/8 tsp salt
- ⅓ cup Mini M&M’s candy
- ⅓ cup Mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine 2 cups old-fashioned oats, ¼ cup vanilla protein powder, and 1/8 t of salt.
- In a small dish, microwave ½ cup creamy peanut butter for 20-30 seconds or until it becomes an easy to pour liquid. Add that to a to the bowl of oat mixture along with with ⅓ cup honey and 1T of milk. Give everything a good stir to combine. Note: You can use unflavored protein powder if you prefer and just add 1t of vanilla extract to get the same flavor.
- Gently fold in ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips and ⅓ cup mini M&M’s candy. Stir until the chocolate pieces are evenly mixed throughout being careful not to crush them. Note: if batter seems too dry or crumbly, add a little more peanut butter and/or an extra drizzle of honey until batter is a bit sticky.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out a heaping 1T scoop of the mixture. Wet your hands and roll each scoop between your hands until smooth. Tip: I rewet my hands every 3-4 balls.
- Place the monster protein balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. This step is optional, but makes for pretty balls: press a couple of extra mini M&M’s candies unto each ball.
- Transfer cookie sheet to freezer for 15-20 minutes so the balls firm up a bit.
- Serve cold. Store leftovers in an air tight container in refrigerator.
Notes
Store in refrigerator for up to 10 days, in an airtight container to keep fresh.
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Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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