These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls are made with rolled oats, flax and chia seeds. With a sweet, nutty flavor and 4 grams of protein each, these bites make a perfect workout snack or afternoon treat.
These peanut butter protein energy balls are made with oats, your choice of protein powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, and honey. Rolled oats are essential here as they won't get soggy in the mix, will add some texture, and will bind everything together.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- rolled oats - use certified gluten free oats is required
- protein powder - flavor of choice; I like this Whey protein or this plant-based protein powder
- collagen powder - optional (or more protein powder)
- ground flaxseed
- chia seeds - or hemp seeds
- cinnamon - or other spices like pumpkin pie spice mix
- coconut oil - melted
- peanut butter - or other seed/nut butter
- honey - or maple syrup
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Optionally, whisk up the dry ingredients first, before adding in the wet ingredients.
Using a spatula or wooden spoon stir together all the wet and dry ingredients until well combined.
Use a tablespoon of similar-sized cookie scoop to divide the mixture into portions.
Roll each portion into a ball.
Alternatively, you can divide the mixture between the squares of a silicone ice cube tray. You could also spread it into a loaf pan, chill it until set, and cut it into squares.
Store the peanut butter oatmeal balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Alternatively, you can freezer the bites for up to 3 months.
Hint: If you find that your peanut butter is a little firm because you like to store it in the fridge or that your honey has crystallized, you can melt them for a few seconds in the microwave until they are loose enough to work with.
Variations
These protein oatmeal bites are wonderful as they are, particularly if you are a fan of peanut butter. However, if you would like to try something a little different, here are some other ways you can make them.
- Add Mini Chocolate Chips - Lovers of peanut butter and chocolate would appreciate a few mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or mini dark chocolate chips thrown into the oatmeal mix for some added texture and decadence.
- Make Them Nut-Free - If you or someone you love can't have nut butter due to allergies, feel free to substitute with a seed butter such as tahini or sunflower seed butter instead.
- Make Them Vegan-friendly - Rather than using honey, you can add maple syrup for sweetness instead.
- Add Dried Fruit - Dried fruit not only looks attractive in protein balls but also adds a chewy texture. Consider adding some finely chopped dried cranberries, raisins, or dried apricots to the protein balls for some vibrant colour.
- Make Coconut Peanut Butter Energy Bites - For additional texture and the lovely flavor of coconut, you can add some shredded coconut into the dough mixture for this recipe. And if you love the taste of toasted coconut, you could pre-toast some in the oven until it is fragrant and golden brown before using it in this oatmeal protein bites recipe.
- Add Chopped Nuts - For extra fiber and protein, feel free to add a few chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds, or peanuts into the energy bite mixture. This is a good idea if you have a lot of nuts to use up from other baking.
Storage
You can either refrigerate or freeze these peanut butter oatmeal protein balls. If you plan to eat them quickly, you can simply place them in an airtight container in the fridge where they will stay fresh for up to two weeks. However, if you would like to keep them for a little longer, you can freezer the container of them for up to three months.
Freezing the bites is a particularly good idea if you decide to make a double batch. Then, you can enjoy one batch immediately and keep the other batch in the freezer to have later on.
Top tip
Use a small (approx. 1 tablespoon-sized) cookie scoop to portion the protein balls easily and evenly. You will simply have to scoop up portions of the oatmeal mixture, use the lever to release them, and use your hands to shape them into balls.
FAQ
Making oatmeal protein balls is incredibly easy as they don't require baking. All you have to do is mix the dry ingredients (oats, flax, chia seeds, protein powder, and collagen powder) with the wet ingredients (honey, coconut oil, and peanut butter) together. Then, shape the mixture into balls and allow them to chill.
Rolled oats are often an ideal choice as they are a larger flake than other oats, and therefore, will add more texture and chewiness to the balls.
A ½ cup of rolled oats has approximately 5 grams of protein in it, making oats a good source of protein. These oatmeal protein balls have even higher protein with the addition of protein powder.
Oatmeal protein balls include a substantial amount of fiber, protein, fat, and carbs, which all can be part of a healthy diet.
While this recipe suggests peanut butter for its rich taste, you can feel free to use any nut butter like almond butter or cashew butter instead. Even seed butter like sunflower seed butter would be a delicious option in these protein bites.
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Recipe
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls
Ingredients
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder flavor of choice (about ¼ cup)
- 2 tablespoons collagen powder optional (or more protein powder)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- ⅓ cup peanut butter or other seed/nut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together all of the dry ingredients.¾ cup rolled oats, 1 scoop protein powder, 2 tablespoons collagen powder, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Then add the wet ingredients and stir with a spatula until fully and evenly combined.1 tablespoon coconut oil, ⅓ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup honey
- Divide the mixture into 1-tablespoon sized portions. I like to use a small cookie scoop. And then roll them into balls.
- Alternatively, if you don't like rolling, spread the mixture into a silicone ice cube tray. Or a loaf pan, then chill, and cut into small squares.
- Store the finished oatmeal protein bites in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 weeks. Or store in the freezer for 3 months.
Notes
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