Monster Cookie Energy Balls
Easy, no-bake protein balls that will remind you of your favorite monster cookies!
Equipment
- medium bowl
- spatula
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
Nut Butters
- ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter Make sure to use a creamy, drippy peanut butter.
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder Clean Simple Eats protein powder recommended.
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips Can substitute with regular chocolate chips.
- 2 tablespoons mini M&M’s Can substitute with regular M&M's.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir with a spatula until smooth.
- Add the oats, protein powder, and sea salt; stir until well combined. If the mixture is a little dry, you can add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water. Stir in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 tablespoon per ball. You can also use a cookie scoop to form the balls.
- You can sprinkle the tops with a little flaky sea salt, if desired. Place in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
You can easily double this recipe. If your peanut butter is thicker, you can add just a little bit of water to help the mixture come together, if necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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