Quick Monster Cookie Protein Balls Recipe
These Quick Monster Cookie Protein Balls are a delicious, no-bake snack packed with protein and fiber. Combining natural peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, oats, chia seeds, honey, and mini chocolate chips with colorful mini candies, these protein balls are perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy dessert option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vanilla-flavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini candies (such as M&Ms)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- Optional: 1–4 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the smooth natural peanut butter, honey, and vanilla essence. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the vanilla protein powder, rolled oats, chia seeds, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add Mini Chocolate Chips and Candies: Fold in the mini chocolate chips and mini candies gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly to form balls, add 1 to 4 teaspoons of water gradually, stirring until the mixture holds together well.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1 to 1.5 inch diameter balls. Place the balls onto a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute almond or cashew butter for peanut butter if desired.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- These make great pre- or post-workout snacks due to their high protein content.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey and candies according to preference.
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