These no-bake protein energy balls are an easy grab-and-go snack made with peanut butter, oats, flaxseed, and chia seeds. Brewer’s yeast can be added as an optional ingredient for breastfeeding moms.
A QUICK NOTE
Natural peanut butter varies in consistency. If the mixture feels too dry to roll, add a little more peanut butter; if it feels too sticky, add a small amount of oats or protein powder.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup natural, drippy peanut butter or almond butter
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup protein powder of choice
⅓ cup flaxseed meal
½ cup rolled oats
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon brewer’s yeast, optional
DIRECTIONS
1. Add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, protein powder, flaxseed meal, oats, cinnamon, chia seeds, and brewer’s yeast, if using, to a food processor.
2. Pulse until the mixture is evenly combined and holds together when pressed.
3. Scoop the mixture and roll it into bite-size balls.
4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
