Description
Delicious and nutritious protein balls bursting with lemon flavor and crunch from poppy seeds, perfect for a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, poppy seeds, almond butter, and salt.
- Mix thoroughly: Stir until everything is completely combined.
- Adjust texture: If the mixture feels too dry, add a splash of water or more lemon juice. If it’s too wet, simply fold in a bit more oats until you reach the desired consistency.
- Roll balls: Take small scoops of the mixture and roll them into balls, roughly 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill and set: Place the balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in your fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer enjoyment.
Notes
These protein balls are versatile and can be enjoyed straight from the fridge or with fresh fruit. For a fun twist, try drizzling honey or dipping in dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg