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Three ripe bananas, mash well with a fork.

Fold in 1 1/2 cups of blueberries.

One cup of plain peanut butter.

Line your muffin pan with cupcake liners.

Fill your cupcake liners half way and bake at 350° for about 20 to 25 minutes, and enjoy.

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One-Pot Chicken and Rice With Caramelized Lemon Recipe

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Xi’an Famous Foods Chinese Smashed Cucumbers :Grilled Cheese Social

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My rendition of Xi’an’s Famous Foods Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe is crisp, bright, slightly sweet, sour, salty and spicy!

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This simple and healthy no-bake oatmeal protein balls recipe is perfect for easy snacking on-the-go! With rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter and a touch of honey, these energy balls will keep you satisfied for hours!
I cannot accept the idea that someone could NOT like energy balls. Unless they're one of those annoying people who "doesn't like healthy food" (we should have a chat), the only reason I can think of for why someone might not love protein balls is because they have yet to find their flavor combo.

This is the reason why I am always trying to come up with new, creative flavors. From almond joy, to gingerbread and of course those blueberry muffin energy balls, I am absolutely convinced that there is a flavor out there for everyone.

The other week my friend Cat was over and the topic of energy balls came up. Obviously. Because when am I not chatting about energy balls? Like C (my C, not Cat) Cat is not a big chocolate fan. It took some digging but it turns out that oatmeal raisin is her jam. So I set out to convince another being of the world that energy balls are gods gift to the earth.

I've since made this recipe twice. Once with Oatmeal Raisin, and once with Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and both are BOMB.
I don't discriminate between raisin lovers and chocolate lovers.
But I do discriminate between those who love energy balls and those who claim to not like them. I prefer to pretend the latter just don't exist! Life just makes more sense that way...

What You Need to Make Protein Balls

Rolled Oats - feel free to use gluten-free if necessary

Protein Powder - I personally find whey works best but you can use plant-based if you prefer

Cinnamon - not essential but I prefer adding it!

Chia Seeds - do not SKIP! The only alternative would be ground flax. This is essential to get the protein balls to stay together

Peanut Butter - or other nut butter. Ideally natural and without added sugar and oil.

Raw Honey - adds sweetness and helps these protein balls stick together

Vanilla Extract - for flavor

Add- ins - chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries etc...

Liquid - will depend on your protein powder how much liquid you add but you can use any type of non-dairy milk or water

How to Make Oatmeal Protein Balls

STEP 1: Add oats, protein powder, cinnamon and chia seeds to a large bowl and stir. Add in peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Add in raisins (or preferred add-in). Mixture should be slightly sticky but still crumbly.

STEP 2: Slowly add in liquid 1 tablespoon at a time and using hands (get dirty!) combine until it comes together in a sticky ball that holds together. If mixture is too dry, add in more liquid but not so much that it won't hold shape. Roll into balls using hands. Roughly a tablespoon each.

STEP 3: Place in a container to set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Store in fridge until ready to eat.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

How Long do Protein Balls Last?

These oatmeal protein energy balls will last in the fridge for up to two weeks. Alternatively you can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months and pull as many as you want out roughly 30 minutes before.

How Much Protein is in these Energy Balls?

This will depend entirely on which protein powder you are using. To calculate the correct amount, determine how much protein in 2 scoops (or 1/2 cup) and divide it by the number of protein balls you made. Note: There is also some protein in the other ingredients so your amount may actually be slightly higher.

Likewise - I do not calculate nutrition facts on my recipes. You're welcome to enter the ingredients into an online calculator if you're looking for this information.

Can I Make these Vegan?

Yes! To make these protein balls vegan you can replace your whey protein powder with plant-based protein and the honey with brown rice syrup. DO NOT use maple syrup. It is not sticky enough to help the protein balls keep their shape.

Are These Protein Balls Portable?

Yes but I'd recommend eating within a few hours of removing from the fridge. I'd recommend storing them in a hard glass container so that they don't get squished in a ziploc of bag.

Can I Make These Energy Balls Nut Free?

Yes you most definitely can. Just replace the peanut butter with a seed butter like sunflower seed or pumpkin seed butter.

No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Energy Balls
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This simple and healthy no-bake oatmeal protein balls recipe is perfect for easy snacking on-the-go! With rolled oats, protein powder, peanut butter and a touch of honey, these energy balls will keep you satisfied for hours! I cannot accept the idea that someone could NOT like energy balls.