Description
These delicious protein balls are a sweet and satisfying snack packed with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lean protein (protein powder or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup apple, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup nut butter (like almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, measuring out the oats, protein powder, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
- Chop the apple into small, consistent pieces to ensure a delightful apple bite in each protein ball.
- Mix in the wet ingredients: Add the chopped apple, nut butter, and honey (or maple syrup) to the dry mixture. Use a spatula or your hands to mix until well incorporated.
- Form tablespoons of the mixture into balls using your hands.
- Chill the protein balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
These protein balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week, or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: high protein, snacks, healthy snacks, apple cinnamon, protein balls