Description
These Strawberry Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious no-bake snack packed with protein and natural sweetness from freeze-dried strawberries and honey. Perfect for a quick energy boost before or after workouts, they’re easy to make with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond butter, and chia seeds, offering a balanced blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons water, as needed
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and chia seeds if using to form a uniform base.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until it starts to come together into a thick dough.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture feels too dry and crumbly, gradually add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly until the dough holds together well.
- Shape the Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the dough into approximately 1-inch diameter balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the lined tray with the protein balls for 20 to 30 minutes until they become firm to the touch.
- Store Properly: Transfer the chilled protein balls into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze them for longer shelf life.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberries can be substituted with any other freeze-dried fruit of your choice.
- For a nut-free alternative, use sunflower seed butter instead of almond or peanut butter.
- These protein balls make an excellent pre- or post-workout snack to fuel energy and aid recovery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
