These homemade protein balls are a naturally sweet and nutrient-packed snack. The combination of dried fruit and creamy white chocolate chips makes them taste like a treat, while oats, flax, and chia seeds add fiber, healthy fats, and long-lasting energy. They’re perfect for a quick breakfast bite or a kid-friendly snack.
Homemade protein balls are one of my favorite go-to quick and easy snacks that are both delicious and nutritious. Instead of dried fruit, you can add coconut flakes, any nut butter, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or mushed bananas.
I prefer to keep the protein balls in the fridge, but the balls can sit on the counter in an airtight container for about 2–3 days without an issue. I also use a cookie scoop to shape the balls and make sure they are packed tight.
Ingredients (15 protein balls)
- 1 cup rolled oats (pulse in blender for smoother texture, optional)
- ½ cup peanut butter (almond, cashew, or sun butter)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup dried blueberries
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, flaxseed, and chia seeds.
- 1 cup oats, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup protein powder (I use Ballerina Farm vanilla), 2 tablespoons of flaxseed, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- Stir in peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until mixture becomes thick and sticky.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey
- Fold in dried cranberries, dried blueberries, and white chocolate chips.
- 1/4 cup each
- If the mixture feels too dry, add additional peanut butter until consistency is wet enough to shape into a ball.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Use a cookie scoop to make it easy and tightly packed.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, on the counter for 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months and thaw as needed.
White Chocolate Berry Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (pulse in blender for smoother texture, optional)
- ½ cup peanut butter (almond, cashew, or sun butter)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup dried blueberries
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, flaxseed, and chia seeds.
1 cup oats, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup protein powder (I use Ballerina Farm vanilla), 2 tablespoons of flaxseed, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
2. Stir in peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until mixture becomes thick and sticky.
1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey
3. Fold in dried cranberries, dried blueberries, and white chocolate chips.
1/4 cup each
4. If the mixture feels too dry, add additional peanut butter until consistency is wet enough to shape into a ball.
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Use a cookie scoop to make it easy and tightly packed.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, on the counter for 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months and thaw as needed.
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