Peanut Butter Oat Protein Balls (Kid Friendly!)
The ULTIMATE cookie dough protein ball, made for everyone to love- even kids! Combination of the perfect sweetness, texture, and chocolatey goodness!
Servings: 25 servings
Calories: 114kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups oats
- 1 ½ cups coconut
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder for kids, can use other flavors too!
- other mix-ins!
Instructions
- In blender or food processor blend oats, then coconut to a more fine texture. You dont want them to be too fine- like flour.
- In food processor or stand mixer using paddle attachment- add all ingredients into bowl. Mix until all ingredients are all incorporated and evenly distributed. You want the texture to be a little sticky and not too dry. If adding in extra mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit or other powders add a little more honey and peanut butter.
- Roll into a ball the size of your preference. I like a 1 inch ball equals about 2 bites. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Place in freezer for two hours. Remove and place into an air tight container. Store in fridge for 1-2 weeks. Freezer for 3 months. To thaw- separate balls and let sit at room temp for about 15 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to add whatever extras you like but remember you may need to add more peanut butter or honey so they aren't so dry.
Blending the oats and coconut first is the key to creating a kid-friendly texture in these peanut butter oat balls.
Store these kid-friendly protein balls in an airtight container or a plastic bag. These protein balls contain very shelf-stable ingredients and zero milk or dairy products so they may easily last for up to 2 weeks.
You can also store them in the freezer for 3 months. They thaw out at room temperature in about 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.6mg