Heart-Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Whip up a batch of indulgent yet nutritious Heart-Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls, the perfect snack to fuel your day while keeping your heart in mind. Packed with wholesome ingredients like natural peanut butter, rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and chia seeds, these energy bites are loaded with fiber, omega-3s, and plant-based protein for a guilt-free treat. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and featuring a hint of vanilla, this recipe is completely no-bake, making it quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. For a touch of indulgence, optional mini dark chocolate chips can be added for a bittersweet boost. These portable protein-packed bites are ideal for meal prep, offering a healthy snack option that can be stored in the fridge all week or frozen for on-the-go convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Natural peanut butter
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
• 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
• 0.25 cup Honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
• 0.33 cup Protein powder (plant-based for heart-healthy option)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth and well-blended.

Step 2

Add the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and protein powder to the bowl. Stir well to combine all the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract and, if using, stir in the mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 4

Refrigerate the mixture for about 10-15 minutes to make it easier to handle and shape.

Step 5

Remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on a lined baking sheet or plate.

Step 6

Repeat the process until all the mixture is used up. You should have about 12 protein balls.

Step 7

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze them for a longer-lasting snack option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(547.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2636.1

Total Fat 154.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1540.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.0g	0%
Total Sugars 97.8g
Protein 133.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 526.9mg	0%
Iron 28.0mg	0%
Potassium 2464.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 29.9%