Peanut Butter Energy Balls for Pre-Workout Fuel
No-bake balls of oats, peanut butter, and honey are rolled up with a scoop of protein powder for grab-and-go fuel.
No oven, no fuss — just a bowl, a spoon, and a little time in the fridge to firm up. These energy balls are built for the twenty minutes before a workout when a full meal isn't practical.
Oats and peanut butter form a sticky, satisfying base, honey adds quick-digesting carbohydrates for near-term energy, and a scoop of protein powder bumps up the protein content beyond what a typical snack bar offers. Chopped nuts or seeds fold in for a little extra crunch and staying power.
Roll a batch on a Sunday and keep them in the fridge so pre-workout fuel is always one grab away. These freeze well too, so it's worth doubling the batch and keeping half tucked away for weeks when there's no time to mix up a fresh one.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats — dry
- 1/2 cup peanut butter — natural, unsweetened
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup protein powder — optional
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds — optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract — optional
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon — optional
Instructions
- 1In a mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, nuts/seeds, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- 2Mix until a sticky dough forms. If too dry, add a small amount of water or extra honey.
- 3Scoop small portions and roll into bite-sized balls.
- 4Place energy balls on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- 5Store in an airtight container in the fridge and consume as a pre-workout snack for quick energy.