Easy No Bake Protein Balls

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Why you’ll love this recipe

These almond butter, no bake protein balls are a great snack for anyone on the go. They are easy to throw together and delicious.

These no bake protein balls come together with just four ingredients. They have healthy fats, protein and chocolate and have a cookie dough like consistency.

How to make no bake protein balls

First, you will need almond butter, protein powder (I prefer a chocolate whey), maple syrup and some mini chocolate chips. The mini chocolate chips are nice because they get more spread out and you get more little bites of chocolate!

Optimum Nutrition whey protein is what I use but I have not tried this with non whey powders so I’m not sure how they would turn out.

Next, combine protein powder, almond butter, maple syrup and chocolate chips in a medium bowl and mix until all the protein powder has been incorporated into the mixture and it looks uniform.

After that, you will want to roll them into little balls and then you can cut little strips of wax paper to place each one in. Each recipe makes 16 balls.

Lastly, place the rolled balls in an airtight container and put in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to firm up.

As you can see, this is a super easy recipe and a tasty way to get more protein in. They would be a great snack to have after a hard workout but they are great for an anytime snack.

These no bake Protein Balls are versatile

The best part about this recipe is you can modify it to your tastes. Sticky sweeteners such as honey or agave would work well. Nuts would also be a nice substitute for the chocolate and you could even use peanut butter. The possibilities are endless and so tasty!

I hope this no bake protein ball recipe helps you in your fitness journey and healthy eating!

FAQs

Are protein balls fattening?

No food is fattening unless you eat too much of it based on your dietary needs. These have healthy fats in them your body will love to use.

What is the purpose of protein balls?

Protein balls are a great way to have a snack that is convenient and can add more protein to your day. As an active woman that lifts a lot of weights, I will tell you I crave protein to help my muscles grow and sustain their growth. Protein balls like these have healthy fat and protein to keep you fuller longer than just eating carbs.

How long can you keep protein balls?

I have kept these in my fridge for months at a time. Just make sure you keep them refrigerated for a long shelf life.

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