No-bake energy bites loaded with oats, chocolate chips, and protein—perfect for a quick, healthy snack.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
02 - 1 scoop (about 1 ounce) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
03 - 1/4 cup almond flour
04 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
08 - 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy), as needed
# Instructions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend rolled oats, protein powder, almond flour, mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture; use a rubber spatula to mix until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
03 - Drizzle in milk one tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition, just until the dough holds together without becoming overly sticky.
04 - With clean hands or a small cookie scoop, portion and roll mixture into 1-inch balls, yielding approximately 16 pieces.
05 - Arrange balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm.
06 - Transfer chilled energy balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
