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Homemade no-bake protein balls made with oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, and chocolate chips in a blue bowl

Homemade Protein Balls

Easy no-bake homemade protein balls made with oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, coconut, honey, and dark chocolate chips. Perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, and healthy snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseed or seed mix
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 scoop clean vanilla protein powder

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Stir until everything is well combined.
  3. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  4. Roll into 1-inch balls.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
  6. Yield: 15-18 protein balls

Notes

If the mixture feels too sticky, add a few extra oats. If it's too dry, stir in another spoonful of peanut butter or a drizzle of honey.