Description
Craving a guilt-free snack that satisfies your sweet tooth? Try these Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls! Packed with protein and bursting with refreshing minty flavor, they’re perfect for post-workout fuel, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a healthy treat for kids’ lunches. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients like almond butter and oats, these no-bake protein balls come together in under 30 minutes. Customize them to your liking by adding nuts or seeds for extra texture. Enjoy the delightful combination of rich chocolate and invigorating mint without any guilt!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- Unsweetened almond milk (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond butter, honey, vanilla protein powder, and peppermint extract. Mix until well blended.
- If the mixture is too dry, add unsweetened almond milk one tablespoon at a time until slightly sticky but manageable.
- Gently fold in mini dark chocolate chips.
- Scoop out one tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Place rolled balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg