Description
Quick Monster Cookie Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious no-bake snack packed with peanut butter, protein powder, oats, chia seeds, and sweet treats like mini chocolate chips and candies. These energy balls are perfect for a quick, protein-rich bite that’s easy to prepare and store.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup vanilla-flavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini candies (such as M&Ms)
- Optional: 1–4 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add peanut butter, protein powder, rolled oats, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, salt, mini chocolate chips, and mini candies. Ensure all ingredients are ready to facilitate smooth mixing.
- Mix and Adjust Consistency: Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly to form a cohesive dough. Gradually add water, a teaspoon at a time, to adjust the dough’s moisture and texture so it holds together without being too dry or sticky.
- Shape the Dough into Balls: Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or similar utensil, portion the dough, then roll between palms to form smooth, round balls. Repeat until all dough is shaped, resulting in approximately 14-16 balls.
- Store and Enjoy: Place the formed protein balls in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a quick, protein-packed snack.
Notes
- If dough is too dry, add water gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Use any flavor of protein powder you prefer; vanilla works well.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan option.
- For gluten-free oats, ensure rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
- Store in the freezer for longer shelf life.
- Customize mix-ins such as nuts or dried fruit based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein balls, monster cookie, no bake snack, peanut butter snack, healthy energy balls, quick protein snack
