Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond butter (unsalted)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (70%+ cacao)
1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
1 scoop vanilla-flavored protein powder (about 30g)
1/2 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
Instructions
Mix oats, almond butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, coconut oil, and protein powder in a bowl until sticky.
Fold in cherries gently.
Refrigerate mixture for 15 minutes to firm up.
Form into 12 equal-sized balls using hands.
Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Substitute pitted dates or honey for maple syrup if preferred.
Use gluten-free oats for gluten-free version.
Add crushed nuts or seeds for extra protein and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg