Description
These tasty butterscotch protein balls are a delicious and nutritious snack made with oats, peanut butter, honey, and butterscotch chips, enhanced with crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they are easy to prepare, no-bake, and ideal for on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups traditional oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (heated slightly for easier mixing)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, gather all ingredients: oats, heated peanut butter, honey, butterscotch chips, and chopped walnuts. Optionally, add chia seeds or mini chocolate chips or omit walnuts per preference.
- Mix Until Blended: Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated for consistent flavor and texture.
- Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate the blended mixture for about 1 hour or overnight to allow it to bind and firm up, making it easier to roll.
- Form Protein Balls: Remove the mixture from the fridge and roll into compact, bite-sized balls using your hands ensuring they hold together well.
- Prepare for Storage: Place the formed balls on parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal later.
- Store and Serve: Store the protein balls in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator. Consume within two weeks for freshness and best taste.
Notes
- Heating the peanut butter slightly helps in easier mixing.
- You can customize by adding chia seeds, mini chocolate chips, or omitting walnuts if allergic.
- For firmer balls, refrigerate overnight instead of just one hour.
- Store in the refrigerator to maintain texture and freshness.
- These make a quick, healthy energy-boosting snack ideal for pre/post workouts or busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: butterscotch protein balls, no-bake snacks, healthy snacks, peanut butter snack, oat energy balls, gluten free snack option
