Easy Oatmeal Protein Balls With Dark Chocolate, Dried Cherries, and Flaky Salt

You’re going to love this Oatmeal Protein Balls recipe!

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A friend text me the other day…

Asking for easy, high-protein postpartum snacks (she’s due with baby #2 soon!). This is the recipe I sent her…

These no-bake oatmeal protein balls are so easy to make! They’re the perfect high-protein, delicious snack to have on hand in your refrigerator or freezer.

A seriously good mix of peanut butter-y, chocolate-y, tart, with flaky salt in every bite! Oh, and a healthy, high-protein snack? Sign me up.

There’s a lot to love about these Oatmeal Protein Balls!

No-bake and only require a few ingredients!
Recipe is so forgiving and versatile.
Stores well in your refrigerator or freezer.
Perfect snack for pregnant, lactating, or postpartum Mamas!

Recipe Variations

Swap dried cranberries for the dried cherries
Just chocolate chips (no dried fruit) – use dark or milk chocolate
Lemon zest, poppy seeds, and white chocolate chips
Shredded coconut and any chocolate chips
Lime zest, ground graham cracker, and white chocolate chips
Chopped dried apricots and dark chocolate
Almond or sunflower butter for peanut butter

Ingredients + Instructions for Oatmeal Protein Balls

Ingredients

1 cup oats
½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
1 Tbsp flax
1 Tbsp hemp hearts
1 Tbsp chia seeds
⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
⅓ cup dried cherries
Optional: 2 scoops protein powder
Flaky salt

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix everything together.
Roll into one inch balls and place on a sheet pan. Sprinkle salt on top.
Place in freezer until firm. Transfer to Tupperware container or ziplock bag.
Store in refrigerator (if going to eat right away), or freezer (if saving for later than a week away).

That’s it!

Pro tip: Double or triple this recipe and keep in freezer.

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How did you like this recipe? Did you do any variations? Let me know in the comments!

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