QiMeal
Protein Energy Balls
Protein Energy Balls · ready in 12 min · 2 servings · 279 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients
These no bake oat and peanut butter bites are chewy, sweet, and sturdy enough for a morning commute or a gym bag snack.
- Prep
- 12 min
- Total
- 12 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 279
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 40 gOat
- 32 gPeanut butter, creamy
- 20 gProtein powder, whey
- 20 gHoney
- 15 gChocolate chip
Equipment
mixing bowl, spoon, tray, parchment
Instructions
- Gather ingredients
Gather the oat, peanut butter, protein powder, honey, and chocolate chip; set out a bowl, spoon, scale, tray, and parchment. · 2 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
- Mix dry base
Stir the oat and protein powder in the bowl until evenly blended, then fold in the chocolate chip for small sweet pockets. · 2 min
What to look for: The powder coats the oat evenly and the chocolate is scattered throughout.
- Bind the dough
Add peanut butter and honey, then press and stir with the spoon until a thick dough forms and no dry powder remains. · 3 min
What to look for: The mixture clumps together and looks glossy from the peanut butter and honey.
- Shape the balls
Scoop the dough into 4 equal portions and roll firmly between your palms; place each ball on the parchment lined tray. · 5 min
What to look for: Each ball is compact, round, and holds its shape without crumbling.
- Serve the bites
Serve the balls right away for a soft bite, or chill them for 10 minutes before packing for a firmer portable snack. · 10 min
What to look for: The balls are set, slightly firm, and ready to carry or eat.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 279 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| of which sugars | 14 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| of which saturated | 3 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 101 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk, peanuts
May contain: soybeans, tree nuts
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 7 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; do not reheat because the chocolate softens quickly.
Ingredient substitutions
Oat
- Quick oat: Quick oat gives a softer texture and binds faster.
Peanut butter
- Creamy peanut butter: Use a well stirred jar so the dough holds together.
Protein powder
- Additional oat: This keeps the mixture authentic but lowers the protein content.
Honey
- Sugar: Dissolve with a small spoonful of water for better binding.
Chocolate chip
- Mini chocolate chip: Mini pieces spread more evenly through small energy balls.
