{"id":"10a8c5f1-841a-4251-bb9f-ff8df8b22eca","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/10a8c5f1-841a-4251-bb9f-ff8df8b22eca","source_url":"https://www.loveandlemons.com/no-bake-protein-balls/","title":"No-Bake Protein Balls","description":"These protein balls are one of my favorite healthy snacks! They're delicious, made with peanut butter and chocolate chips, and easy to make in one bowl. No food processor required!","servings":20,"servings_text":"20","prep_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT70M","image_url":"https://cdn.loveandlemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/protein-balls-500x500.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1½ cups whole rolled oats","item":"whole rolled oats","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup creamy natural peanut butter","item":"creamy natural peanut butter","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup ground flaxseed","item":"ground flaxseed","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup honey","item":"honey","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 scoops protein powder","item":"scoops protein powder","quantity":2},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"6 tablespoons mini chocolate chips","item":"mini chocolate chips","quantity":6,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Pinch  sea salt","item":"sea salt","unit":"pinch"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large bowl, mix together the oats, peanut butter, flax, honey, protein powder, vanilla, and chocolate chips. The mixture will be thick."},{"number":2,"text":"Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the mixture, then use your hands to roll it into balls."},{"number":3,"text":"Chill in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours, or until firm."},{"number":4,"text":"The protein balls keep well in the fridge for up to a week. They also freeze well."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:07:03.502954+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:07:03.502954+00:00"}