Coconut Covered Protein Balls
These no-bake, naturally sweetened protein balls are rolled in shredded coconut for a perfectly poppable, energy-boosting snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats use gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond/sunflower seed butter
- 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut plus more for rolling
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey (or syrup), protein powder, shredded coconut, vanilla, and salt. Mix until well combined. If using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate for about 20–30 minutes to make the dough easier to handle.
- Roll into balls: Scoop the mixture into 1-inch portions and roll into balls using your hands.
- Coat in coconut: Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut until fully covered.
- Store or serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.