Description
These no-bake mocha espresso protein balls are a quick and easy snack. They are packed with protein and have a delicious coffee and chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt.
- Add the nut butter, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- If desired, stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup/honey.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little more milk, one teaspoon at a time.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little more oats or protein powder.
- These protein balls are great for meal prep and on-the-go snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg