Description
These Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls are a delicious, guilt-free snack that combines refreshing mint and rich chocolate flavors. Perfect for a post-workout treat or a quick energy boost, they come together in minutes without the need for baking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter or cashew butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy alternative)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: Grab a large mixing bowl and add the protein powder and rolled oats. Stir with a spoon or whisk to combine.
- Add the Wet Binders: Add the creamy almond or cashew butter and sweetener to the dry ingredients. Mix well to bind everything together.
- Infuse with Mint Flavor: Add about 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the mixture and mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Adjust Consistency with Liquid: Add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition until the mixture is firm and pliable.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips to ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Roll into Balls: Lightly dampen your hands and scoop out small portions of the mixture, rolling them into smooth balls.
- Chill to Perfection: Place the rolled balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Start with a small amount of mint extract and adjust to taste, as it can be potent. For a smoother texture, consider pulsing half of the oats in a food processor before mixing.