The Easiest No Bake Protein Balls {5 Ways}

These are the Easiest No Bake Protein Balls. They’re great meal prep snacks and are freezer-friendly with five different flavours!

Ingredients and substitutions

• Rolled oats – you can also try using quick oats or large flake oats.
• Vanilla whey protein – I like using vanilla-flavoured whey protein but unflavoured whey protein would work as well.
• Honey – use another sweetener such as stevia, maple syrup or agave.
• Coconut oil – or another neutral cooking oil like olive oil or avocado oil.

Macaroon protein balls

• Almond butter – swap out for another nut butter like cashew butter or a nut-free butter like sunflower butter.
• Unsweetened shredded coconut – you can use sweetened shredded coconut but your protein balls will be a lot sweeter.

Cookie dough protein balls

• Cashew butter – swap out for another nut butter like almond butter or a nut-free butter like sunflower butter.
• Chocolate chips – milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips would both be good in these protein balls.

Peanut butter protein balls

• Peanut butter – swap out for another nut butter like almond butter, just keep in mind it won’t have that classic peanut butter flavour.

Brownie protein balls

• Almond butter – swap out for another nut butter like cashew butter or a nut-free butter like sunflower butter.
• Cocoa powder – hot chocolate powder or carob powder might work but will have a different flavour.

Oatmeal raisin protein balls

• Almond butter – swap out for another nut butter like cashew butter or a nut-free butter like sunflower butter.
• Raisins – try another dried fruit like cranberries or add in some chocolate chips instead.

How to make protein balls

1. Mix together the oats and protein powder.
2. Microwave the wet ingredients.
3. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
4. Stir in your toppings.
5. Roll the dough into balls.
6. Chill for 30-60 minutes then serve!

Rolling the dough into balls

To make the protein balls uniform in size and shape, try these tips:

• Use a cookie scoop to keep the size of the protein balls consistent.
• Dampen your hands with water to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands.
• If the protein balls are mushy, try adding in a bit more oats.
• If the protein balls are crumbling, add in some more wet ingredients (like honey)

Brownie Protein Balls

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Macaroon Protein Balls

Oatmeal Raisin Protein Balls

Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Frequently Asked Questions

Storing and reheating

These protein balls are made with shelf-stable ingredients, so they can stay at room temperature for a while. However, they will last longer in the refrigerator. I recommend storing them in the fridge in airtight glass containers for up to 2 weeks. When you’re ready to eat them, pull them out of the fridge and eat them cold or let them come to room temperature on the counter.

Can you freeze protein balls?

You sure can! These protein balls can be frozen in freezer-safe glass containers or Ziploc bags for up to 3 months. Let them defrost in the fridge overnight or on the counter then enjoy.

More high-protein snacks

• 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Protein Balls
• Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Bars
• The Best Protein Shakes 5 Ways

Meal prep tools for this recipe

• Grab some glass meal prep bowls to store these protein balls.
• They can also be stored in Ziploc bags up to 3 months in the freezer.
• Here is the protein powder I use if you're looking for a clean one.