Mint Chocolate Protein Balls
These no-bake Mint Chocolate Protein Balls taste like a holiday treat with 5g of protein in each bite! Made with oats, chocolate protein powder, almond butter and Andes mints, they’re an easy make-ahead snack for busy weeks.
Servings: 15 balls
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cups almond butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup Andes mints chopped or baking chips
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, stir together 1 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 0.5 cups chocolate protein powder, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 pinch salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: Add 0.5 cups almond butter and 0.3 cups honey.
- Mix by hand: Use your hands to work the dough until it comes together. The warmth softens the nut butter and honey to bring it together, however, if it still feels too dry, add 1 tablespoon of milk to help it come together.
- Fold in the mints: Fold in 0.3 cups Andes mints, chopped (about 10 mints), saving a few pieces to press onto the tops if you like.
- Roll and store: Roll into about 15 balls, roughly 1 tablespoon each. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes to firm up then store in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Protein powder: I used chocolate protein powder. Brands vary a lot in sweetness and how much liquid they absorb, so taste the dough before adding all the honey. Vanilla protein works too, but you may want to increase the cocoa powder to 3 tablespoons.
- Texture: if the dough is too dry, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time. If it’s too sticky, add a spoonful of oats or protein powder. Mixing with your hands works best, since the warmth helps everything come together.
- Mint flavor: the Andes add plenty of mint for most people. For a stronger flavor, add peppermint extract a drop at a time, because a little goes a long way.
- Gluten-free: use certified gluten-free oats.
- Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. The Andes soften at room temperature, so serve them chilled.
- Nutrition: nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on the specific brands and ingredients you use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
