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Simple Blueberry Protein Balls Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 balls
Course: Healthy Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  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.