Description
These Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack that tastes like a treat. Packed with protein, fiber, and natural sweetness, they are perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout refuel.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup natural almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons water as needed
Add-ins:
- 1/3 cup raisins
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until a thick dough forms. Add water if needed.
- Incorporate Raisins: Stir in raisins.
- Form Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut or cashew butter.
- For added texture, roll balls in shredded coconut or crushed nuts before chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
