PrintCoconut Covered Protein Balls
These no-bake, naturally sweetened protein balls are rolled in shredded coconut for a perfectly poppable, energy-boosting snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18 balls
- Category: snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter)
- 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (or collagen peptides)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus more for rolling)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey (or syrup), protein powder, shredded coconut, vanilla, and salt. Mix until well combined. If using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate for about 20–30 minutes to make the dough easier to handle.
- Roll into balls: Scoop the mixture into 1-inch portions and roll into balls using your hands.
- Coat in coconut: Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut until fully covered.
- Store or serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 6
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 3
