Chia Seed Protein Balls: The Best Energy Boosting Snack Ever
Discover the energy-boosting benefits of chia seed protein balls, a delicious and nutritious snack perfect for any time of day.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup nut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chia seeds, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to help it set.
- Once set, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup and nut butter.
- These protein balls can be modified by adding different nuts or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chia Seed Protein Balls, energy snack, healthy snack