Description
Delicious and nutritious dark chocolate sea salt protein balls that are perfect for a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 1/2 cup of natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 scoop of protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and protein powder if using.
- Add the dark chocolate chips and sea salt, mixing until well combined.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute almond butter for peanut butter if desired.
- These protein balls can be frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt, Protein Balls, Guilt-Free, Snack