Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups Old fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- ½ cup Vanilla or chocolate whey or plant-based protein powder
- ½ cup Creamy natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup Raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseeds or chia seeds
- 1/4 cup Mini dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, protein powder, ground flaxseeds, and sea salt. Ensure you break up any large clumps of protein powder so the texture remains smooth and consistent throughout every bite. Using a whisk helps aerate the mixture and ensures the salt is evenly distributed. - Step 2: Incorporate Wet Ingredients
Add the creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Use a sturdy spatula or a wooden spoon to stir everything together until a thick, sticky dough forms. If the mixture seems too dry or crumbly, add a teaspoon of water or almond milk at a time until it holds its shape. Once the dough is cohesive, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips. - Step 3: Shape and Store
Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it firmly between your palms to form a ball roughly the size of a golf ball. Place the bites on a parchment-lined tray or directly into an airtight container. While you can eat them immediately, refrigerating them for at least 30 minutes allows the oats to soften and the flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes