No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bites (Easy Meal-Prep Snack)

These no-bake peanut butter protein bites are designed for quick prep and easy portioning. Oats, peanut butter, protein powder, and chia seeds come together in minutes, with no baking required.

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Quick Recipe Facts

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Chill: 30 minutes
• Makes: about 14 bites
• Estimated nutrition: about 5–7 g protein per bite

Ingredients

• 4.2 oz (120 g) rolled oats
• 4.2 oz (120 g) natural peanut butter
• 2.1 oz (60 g) protein powder
• 1.1 oz (30 g) honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 oz (15 g) chia seeds
• 2–4 tablespoons milk, as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

How to Make Them

1. Combine dry ingredients

Mix the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt.

2. Add the wet ingredients

Stir in peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds together.

3. Roll

Shape into small balls and place them on a lined plate.

4. Chill

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

Easy Variations

• Add cinnamon.
• Mix in a small amount of mini dark chocolate chips.
• Swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter.

More Snack Ideas

For a lighter cold snack, try our Greek Yogurt Berry Protein Bark.

Nutrition is an estimate and varies with exact brands and portion size.

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Zakaria Ouaarab

No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bites

Easy no-bake peanut butter protein bites with oats, protein powder, and chia seeds. A portable make-ahead snack with no oven required.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Chill Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 14 bites

Course: Snack

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4.2 oz rolled oats 120 g
• 4.2 oz natural peanut butter 120 g
• 2.1 oz protein powder 60 g
• 1.1 oz honey or maple syrup 30 g
• 0.5 oz chia seeds 15 g
• 2–4 tablespoons milk, as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Method

 

1. Mix the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt.
2. Stir in peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds together.
3. Shape into small balls and place them on a lined plate.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition is an estimate and varies with exact brands, portions, and substitutions.

Recipe Card

Zakaria Ouaarab

No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bites

Easy no-bake peanut butter protein bites with oats, protein powder, and chia seeds. A portable make-ahead snack with no oven required.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Chill Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 14 bites

Course: Snack

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4.2 oz rolled oats 120 g
• 4.2 oz natural peanut butter 120 g
• 2.1 oz protein powder 60 g
• 1.1 oz honey or maple syrup 30 g
• 0.5 oz chia seeds 15 g
• 2–4 tablespoons milk, as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Method

 

1. Mix the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt.
2. Stir in peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds together.
3. Shape into small balls and place them on a lined plate.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition is an estimate and varies with exact brands, portions, and substitutions.