Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (150g) Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 0.5 cup (45g) High-quality Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Powder
  • 2 tbsp (14g) Ground Flaxseed
  • 1 tbsp (12g) Chia Seeds
  • 0.25 tsp (1.5g) Sea Salt
  • 0.5 cup (125g) Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 0.33 cup (113g) Raw Honey or Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp (4g) Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 0.25 cup (40g) Dark Cacao Nibs or Mini Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tbsp Water or Almond Milk (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 150g rolled oats, 45g protein powder, 14g ground flaxseed, 12g chia seeds, and 1.5g sea salt. Note: Whisking first prevents protein powder clumps in the finished balls.
  2. Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in 125g creamy peanut butter, 113g honey, and 4g vanilla extract.
  3. Using a sturdy spatula, fold the wet and dry ingredients together. Wait until a thick, shaggy dough forms.
  4. Check the consistency; if the mixture is still too dry or powdery, add a tablespoon of water or almond milk.
  5. Fold in the 40g of dark cacao nibs or chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Let the mixture rest on the counter for 10 minutes. Note: This allows the oats and seeds to fully hydrate and soften.
  7. Using a small cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll it between your palms into 1 inch balls. Roll until the surface is smooth and spherical.
  8. Place the finished balls onto a parchment lined tray, ensuring they aren't touching each other.
  9. Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill for exactly 30 minutes. Wait until the balls are firm to the touch.