Ingredients
2 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup almond butter (smooth or chunky)
¾ cup pure maple syrup
1 cup vanilla protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
½ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Combine rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrup, protein powder, chopped pecans, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
Mix until a sticky dough forms (add 2-3 tbsp water if needed).
Roll into 12 equal balls using hands.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For sugar-free version, substitute maple syrup with sugar-free maple-flavored syrup.
Use any nut butter (peanut, cashew) of choice.
Chill overnight for better set.
Freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg