Protein Balls

Name: Protein Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup chia seeds; 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder; 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 2-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

This six-ingredient protein balls recipe creates treats that are perfectly poppable and sweet as can be.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 80 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

These protein balls are made of oats, maple syrup or honey, chocolate chips, peanut butter, chia seeds and your favorite protein powder. They're high in nutrients, yet are delicious enough to eat for dessert. —Tanja Miller, Peoria, Arizona

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