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Gluten-Free Protein Energy Balls Recipe (no bake)

These Gluten-Free Protein Balls are a simple, wholesome, no-bake snack made with old-fashioned oats, coconut, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, oat flour, nut butter, honey, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips. Everything is mixed together in one bowl, scooped, rolled into bite-sized balls, and chilled until firm. These easy protein balls are so effortless to make ahead, store beautifully in the refrigerator, and are perfect for grabbing whenever you need a quick and satisfying snack for busy mornings or for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 35

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups nut butter of choice
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Combine the ingredients. Add the oats, coconut flakes, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, oat flour, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
  • Add the wet ingredients. Add the nut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the large bowl. Stir and fold everything together until the mixture is thoroughly combined and no dry pockets remain. The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips. Gently stir in the mini chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  • Check the consistency. If the mixture seems too dry or crumbly to hold together, add a little more nut butter or honey, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a rollable consistency. If it feels too sticky, add a small amount of oats or oat flour.
  • Scoop and roll. Using a 1- or 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the mixture. Roll each portion firmly between your palms to form smooth, compact balls. Continue until all of the mixture has been used.
  • Chill and store. Place the protein balls in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Chilling helps them firm up and allows the flavors to come together.
  • Enjoy! Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy them as an easy breakfast, snack, or grab-and-go treat.