Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls – a healthy twist on our childhood favorite ice cream flavor, turned into a convenient no-bake snack. Packed with protein, fiber, and just the right amount of sweetness, these little green gems are as tasty as they are nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Rolled Oats (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup Protein Powder (vanilla or unflavored, or plant-based alternative)
- 1/4 cup Almond Butter (or peanut butter, cashew butter, etc.)
- 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
- 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, melted (or substitute with melted butter or applesauce)
- 1 tsp Mint Extract
- 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (dark or milk chocolate)
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened Almond Milk (add more if too dry)
- Optional: Pinch of Sea Salt
- Optional: Green Food Coloring
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and sea salt (if using).
- Add almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, mint extract, and almond milk.
- Mix until well combined. If mixture is too dry, add more almond milk as needed.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Chill mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes for easier rolling (optional).
- Roll into 1-inch balls using a tablespoon scoop.
- Optional: roll in shredded coconut, extra chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.
- Place protein balls on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
These protein balls are perfect for post-workout fuel or a quick on-the-go snack. Adjust sweetness to taste, and don’t overdo the mint extract – a little goes a long way!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg