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Made with simple ingredients and packed with protein, these High-Protein Energy Balls are the perfect post-workout snack. Flavored with tropical fruits, they are packed with nutrients and are quick and easy to make.
I have a soft spot for snacks. If it was up to me, I would be eating snacks all day and not even have any full meals. However, we all know that is not very good for your health. Specially since the snacks I often have on hand aren’t always very healthy.
If there is something that can actually keep me motivated to exercise daily that is food. This snack is so good it actually makes me want to do my workouts just that I can have it later.
These high protein energy balls are high in protein, packed with nutrients and vitamins, and amazingly delicious.
For more protein packed recipes, be sure to try my Strawberry Vanilla Pancakes and Chocolate Cherry Smoothie.
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats
- Vanilla Protein Powder
- Almond Butter
- Dried fruit
- Honey
How to make High Protein Energy Balls
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients using a wooden spoon until well combined.
- Scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough into your hands, roll into a ball, and place on a cookie sheet layered with parchment paper. Repeat.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes and transfer to a zip-lock bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
These high protein energy balls will keep well in the fridge in a ziplock bag or airtight container for up to a week. I make a batch on a Sunday for easy to grab snacks on those busy days.
Yes, these no bake bites are freezer friendly, so make a double batch for sure! Freeze them solid on a baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer bag or container. Take them out of the freezer 30 minutes before you want to enjoy one.
You can easily make these began by simply swapping the honey for maple syrup. Be sure to use a plant based protein powder.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- I used dried tropical fruit, but raisins or dried cranberries would work really well too.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment to chill the balls. If you place them straight onto a baking sheet they are likely to get stuck to the tin.
- Make them nut free by swapping the almond butter for sunflower seed butter.
More Snack Recipes
- Pumpkin Brownie Cheesecake Bites
- Apple Empanadas
- Easy Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
- Real Fruit Popsicles with Lemonade
High-Protein Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup tropical dried fruit medley
- 1/2 cup dried mango , finely chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients using a wooden spoon until well combined.
- Scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough into your hands, roll into a ball and place on a cookie sheet layered with parchment paper. Repeat.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes and transfer to a zip-lock bag.
Notes
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- I used dried tropical fruit, but raisins or dried cranberries would work really well too.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment to chill the balls. If you place them straight onto a baking sheet they are likely to get stuck to the tin.
- Make them nut free by swapping the almond butter for sunflower seed butter.
Winona Williams says
This is really great, it offers a really unique and good taste, I was skeptical at first that this will be just nutritious and not tasty but I was wrong this the best of both worlds thank you for this recipe. Thank you so much for this.
Vanessa says
Thank you, Winona! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe.