Video Recipe: No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Balls

This no-bake recipe offers up a balance of protein and fiber. And with a dash of peanut butter, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, it can satisfy your sweet tooth, too.

We made our no-bake protein balls with chia seeds, honey, and oatmeal—ingredients you can probably find in your pantry today. Learn how to make them yourself with this recipe video.

Preparation time:20 minutes

Recipe serves: A Dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1/3cup honey
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

  1. Mix ingredients into a large ball.
  2. Roll mixture into small balls.
  3. Cover balls with cocoa powder and place on sheet or plate.

Editor's Note: This video_recipe was originally published on , and was last reviewed on .

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