Description
A no-bake, 5-minute breakfast or snack made with oats, peanut butter, and protein powder. These chewy bites are packed with protein and fiber, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or casein blend)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients. If peanut butter is stiff, microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes (30 minutes is better) to firm up the dough.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into balls between your palms. If sticky, wet hands slightly.
- Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Do not use instant or steel-cut oats. Ensure protein powder is a blend for best texture. Chilling is crucial to prevent sticking. For nut-free schools, use sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 57
Keywords: protein bites, no bake, healthy breakfast, meal prep, gluten-free option, nut-free option, quick snacks, back to school