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Almond Butter Protein Balls – energy balls are a healthy snack you can make in just minutes. They are super easy, loaded with almond butter, oats, flax meal, and sweetened with honey.
Are you a snacker? My family is for sure. So I love to have healthy options in the fridge and pantry that we can just grab and not feel guilty about. In the past I have always made these Peanut Butter Protein Balls, but this time I had almond butter on hand and thought I would mix it up a little bit.
The result? I think these might be a new favorite. They have cinnamon in them as well so they have way more flavor.
Protein balls are a great snack that you can make and just store in the fridge for a grab and go option. My son loves to take them to school for a snack in between classes or after school before cross country practice. They are naturally gluten-free (check your oats to make sure they are certified that way if you need it), no refined sugar added, and are full of protein and nutrients your body needs.
What You Need For Protein Balls
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- Old Fashioned Oats
- Almond Butter (make sure to stir well if yours separates)
- Protein Powder
- Honey
- Flax Meal
- Cinnamon
- Chocolate Chips
These Chocolate Protein Balls are another great option that you could use almond butter for as well.
How To Make Protein Balls
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Scoop balls of dough and roll into balls. Place on a baking sheet and put in the fridge for about an hour for them to set up.
- After they have set up, place them in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
How To Store Energy Balls
I store them in an air tight container in the fridge for about 2 weeks…..if they last that long. It isn’t necessary to have them in the fridge, they will just last longer that way. Otherwise they just get kind of soft and only last a few days.
Can You Freeze Protein Balls
Yes, they freeze really well. I like to place the baking sheet straight into the freezer instead of the fridge to let them set up. Then remove and put in a freezer safe plastic bag for storage. The last in the freezer 3-4 months that way. You can take out just a few or the whole bag when you are ready for more.
Almond Butter Protein Ball Mix-In Ideas
These add in just a few chocolate chips, but there are lots of other options if you want to mix things up.
- Coconut
- Chopped nuts
- Chia Seeds
- Dried Fruit
You really can use whatever nut-butter you like in a recipe like this. If you have nut allergies something like sun butter even works. And you could really make them your own with the mix-ins.
So raid your pantry and see what you have and make up a batch of these today! Your family will thank you for having snacks they can just grab and not have to think about.
More Easy Snack Recipes
- Chocolate Hummus
- No Bake Energy Bites
- Frozen Yogurt Cups
- Coconut Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
- Walnut Protein Bars
- Chocolate Oat Bites
Almond Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup flax meal
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add everything to a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Scoop mixture into about 1 inch sized balls.
- Place on a baking sheet and put in the fridge for about an hour for them to set.
- Store in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Such a delicious snack! My family needs these protein balls!
These are a great snack option! I have them ready to enjoy all week long!
My husband is going to love this recipe! I can’t wait to give this a try! So excited!
These are going to help me when I need a snack for this week! Love them!
Easy to make and quite delicious!
Waaaay to much protein powder in these. Ypu should have Used an actual measurement instead “scoops”. 4 scoops of my protein powder scooper, and its not even close to holding together. Im guessing you must have actually mean spoonfuls or something.
The recipe calls for 2 scoops, not 4. So if you used 4, yes that is double and way too much. Scoops are standard with protein powder, so I meant 2 scoops using the scoop provided with the standard tub, which is approximately 1/2 cup
Hi Erin, thank you for sharing!
Quick question:
I am going to give this try, however, I do not have any flaxseed on hand, can chia seeds be used in place of it ? TIA
Yep, you can definitely swap chia seeds or even hemp seeds if you had those. Or you can just leave them out and the recipe works as well. Super versatile to use whatever you have!
Thank you so much for replying so fast, I’m itching to make these now for my evening snack after the gym !! Will come back to rate
Delicious! We were unsure if we would like them, so my daughter asked to add a sprinkle of cocoa powder into the last quarter of the mix so we could try the recipe as written and then also a chocolate version… both are great! The honey made it perfectly sweet. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I don’t know what happened, perhaps it’s the nebulous ”two scoops” of protein powder, but mine ended up this dry crumbly mix that refused to homogenize. I had to add way more almond butter and some coconut milk to get it to come together. It doesn’t look smooth like the pictures either, more so this chalky oaty ball. I mean no disrespect but I would suggest trying a different recipe. Half the reviews here the people didn’t even make it yet lol.
Sorry these didn’t work out for you. 2 scoops of protein powder isn’t that much. The scoops are pretty standard across the different brands. The honey is really what binds it together, but it will depend on the almond butter you use. Some are more liquid that others.