Almond Butter Protein Balls

Satisfy your sweet tooth and fuel your body with plant-based protein with these Almond Butter Protein Balls. These energy bites are made with only six ingredients, are gluten-free and dairy-free, and taste delicious!

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Whether I’m at the pool, teaching spin, or just need an afternoon pick-me-up after a busy morning, these are one of my favorite snacks to have on hand. They are perfectly sweet thanks to the honey and chocolate chips, but also full of the protein I need to satisfy my snack time hunger. Make a big batch and keep them in the refrigerator for whenever you need an energizing snack!

If you are looking for more protein ball recipes, try my strawberry energy balls, protein balls with collagen and coconut pineapple bites too.

 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Only 6 Ingredients: This delicious protein balls recipe only calls for 6 ingredients. It’s a straightforward and easy snack to reach for when you need some energy.
• No Baking Required: You don’t even have to turn on the oven to make these no-bake almond butter protein bites. Which is perfect for summer days when it’s too hot to turn on the oven or any day you don’t want to wait for a sweet treat to bake.
• Quick and Nutritious: These almond butter balls are ready to eat in less 20 minutes! They are a great, healthy snack for your lunch, after the gym, or when you’re on the go.

Ingredients

• Gluten-Free Rolled Oats: Not only do rolled oats give these protein balls a satisfying chew, they also contain a lot of fiber which helps support a healthy digestive system. 
• Almond Butter: Nut butter gives the balls a naturally salty flavor and helps them hold together. It’s also a good source of protein and healthy fats. 
• Honey: Satisfy your sweet tooth while avoiding too many refined sugars by adding a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
• Flax Meal & Chia Seeds: These are both a good source of fiber.
• Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips: Keep this recipe dairy-free, while still providing a bit of chocolatey goodness, by adding dairy-free chocolate chips. You can also use regular chocolate chips if you don’t need to avoid dairy.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations & Dietary Modifications

• Make Them Vegan: If you’d like to make these almond protein balls vegan, use a plant-based sweetener like maple syrup, agave nectar, or dates instead of honey. If you use dates, you’ll need to mix the balls in a food processor to break them down and combine them together.
• Nut-Free Protein Balls: Make these balls nut-free and use sunflower seed butter instead of a nut butter to combine them. 
• Other Mix-ins: Play with this recipe to find your favorite mix-ins. Try raisins, dried fruits, shredded coconut, or even candy-coated chocolates to switch up the flavor.

Love peanut butter? Try these peanut butter protein balls instead!

How to Make Almond Butter Energy Balls

These protein balls with almond butter are such an easy snack to make. You don’t need any fancy equipment, or even an oven, just mix and roll and they are ready to go!

Step 1: Combine the Ingredients. Add the rolled oats, almond butter, honey, flax meal, chia seeds, and chocolate chips to a larger mixing bowl and stir to combine them.

Step 2: Scoop and Roll. Once your ingredients reach a thick dough consistency, use a small ice cream scoop and scoop out enough batter to make 1” balls. Roll the balls in your hand until they are perfectly round. 

Step 3: Chill and Enjoy. Chill the protein balls in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to help them set. Then they are ready to eat!

Expert Tips

• Use Thin, Creamy Almond Butter: This recipe works best with a thin, creamy nut butter that practically pours out of the jar. A thin almond butter is easier to stir and coat all of the other ingredients with. If your almond butter is too thick you can warm it up in the microwave for a few seconds until it reaches a pourable consistency.
• Wet Your Hands Before Rolling: Keep the almond butter energy balls from sticking to your hands as you roll them by wetting your hands a little before you start rolling.
• Add Extra Protein: If you want a little more protein in your almond butter bites, add a smidge of your favorite protein powder to the batter. Use a vanilla, chocolate, or nut powder to complement the other flavors.

Serving Suggestions

These almond butter snacks are the perfect fuel to help get you through the day, and they make a great snack for the kids! Toss them in everyone’s lunches or sports bags for an afternoon energy boost or post-workout snack.

• Pair your almond butter bites with a high fiber protein smoothie or a strawberry Greek yogurt smoothie after a rigorous workout to help you feel recharged. 
• These protein bites make a great addition to breakfast and taste amazing with a peanut butter hot chocolate.
• If you’re packing almond balls for lunch, pack some hummus tuna salad with veggies or a high protein egg salad sandwich for a satisfying midday meal.

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