Description

Quick Monster Cookie Protein Balls are no-bake, bite-sized snacks that combine the nostalgic flavors of monster cookies with a nutritious boost. Made with creamy natural peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, oats, chia seeds, honey, and fun mini chocolate chips and candies, these protein balls are perfect for a quick energy boost, post-workout snack, or kid-friendly treat. Easy to make in about 15 minutes, they are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for convenient grab-and-go enjoyment.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1/3 cup vanilla-flavored protein powder
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup mini candies (such as M&Ms)

Wet Ingredients

1 cup smooth natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Optional: 1–4 teaspoons water (to adjust consistency)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, rolled oats, chia seeds, honey, vanilla essence, salt, mini chocolate chips, and mini candies. Ensure all ingredients are accessible for smooth mixing.
Mix and Adjust Consistency: Use a wooden spoon or your hands to mix everything into a cohesive dough. Add water gradually, one teaspoon at a time, to moisten the mixture and reduce any chalky texture. The amount needed depends on the peanut butter’s thickness.
Shape the Dough into Balls: Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or similar tool, portion the dough and roll between palms to form smooth, round balls. You should get about 14-16 protein balls.
Store and Enjoy: Place the protein balls in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for 30 minutes. Enjoy as a nutritious snack or post-workout treat.

Notes

Use natural, drippy peanut butter with no added oils or sugars for best texture.
If allergic to peanuts, substitute with almond, sunflower seed, or cashew butter of similar consistency.
You can swap vanilla protein powder for chocolate or unflavored, adding ½ teaspoon vanilla extract if unflavored.
Quick oats can replace rolled oats; for grain-free, use crushed nuts or coconut flakes, but texture will differ.
Chia seeds can be substituted with ground flaxseed or hemp hearts.
For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar, noting it might soften the mixture.
Customize mix-ins—try chopped nuts or dried fruit, keeping total mix-ins about ½ cup.
If mixture is too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time; avoid making it too sticky.
Let peanut butter come to room temperature and stir well before measuring to improve mixability.
Do not overwork the dough; mix just until combined and roll quickly with slightly damp hands.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

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