Description
Delicious no-bake protein balls inspired by monster cookies, featuring peanut butter, oats, protein powder, and mini candies for a sweet, nutritious snack.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (¼ teaspoon if using unsalted peanut butter)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy), or water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups quick oats
- ⅓ cup mini M&M’s
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, protein powder, ground flaxseed, salt, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Add the quick oats, mini M&M’s, and mini chocolate chips to the bowl. Mix again until all ingredients are evenly distributed and a sticky dough forms.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop or your hands, scoop and roll the mixture into approximately 18 balls. Place them onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the protein balls for at least an hour to allow them to set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use unsalted peanut butter and adjust salt to ¼ teaspoon for better flavor balance.
- These balls are no-bake and require refrigeration to firm up.
- Substitute dairy milk with non-dairy for a vegan option.