Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls (Printable)
Cool mint meets rich chocolate in these protein-packed, no-bake bites ready in 15 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
03 - 1/4 cup almond butter or other nut butter
04 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure mint extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if vegan)
08 - 2–3 tablespoons milk of choice as needed for binding
→ Optional Add-ins
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed meal
10 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, and salt if using. Stir until evenly distributed.
02 - Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, mint extract, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Stir in mini chocolate chips and any optional add-ins like chia seeds or flaxseed meal until evenly incorporated.
04 - If the mixture is too dry to hold together, add milk of choice one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the dough binds properly when pressed.
05 - Roll the mixture into 12 evenly-sized balls using clean hands, applying gentle pressure to ensure they hold their shape.
06 - Place balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up before serving.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for optimal freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste exactly like thin mint cookies but pack 5 grams of protein each
- The dough comes together in under 15 minutes with zero baking required
02 -
- Protein powder absorbency varies wildly between brands. Always start with less liquid than you think you need.
- The dough will feel softer than cookie dough. As long as it holds together when pressed, you're fine.
03 -
- Let your ingredients come to room temperature before mixing. Cold almond butter makes everything harder to combine.
- Double the batch and freeze half. They thaw in about 15 minutes and taste freshly made.