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Simple Blueberry Protein Balls Recipe


  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 20 balls 1x

Description

These Blueberry Protein Balls are a delicious, nutrient-dense, no-bake snack packed with protein, healthy fats, and bursts of real blueberry flavor. They’re perfect for busy days, post-workout fuel, or satisfying your sweet tooth the healthy way.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old fashioned oats (slightly ground)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried blueberries (crushed)
  • 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pulse oats in a food processor until coarsely ground.
  2. Add protein powder, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, and salt. Process until combined.
  3. Stir in crushed freeze-dried blueberries and chopped fresh or frozen blueberries by hand. Fold in lemon zest, chia seeds, or chocolate chips if using.
  4. Refrigerate mixture for 20–30 minutes.
  5. Roll into 1-inch balls using your hands.
  6. Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set completely.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. If mixture is too dry, add a little more nut butter; if too wet, add more oats or protein powder.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Snacks
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 155
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: blueberry protein balls, healthy snack, protein recipe, no bake