Easy Healthy Strawberry Protein Balls

Craving a sweet snack that’s both nutritious and delicious? Look no further than these healthy strawberry protein balls! Packed with freeze-dried strawberries and chocolate protein powder, these little bites are perfect for a pre-workout pick-me-up, an afternoon energy boost, or a satisfying after-school treat.

They’re easy to make with simple ingredients and can be customized to your taste preferences. So ditch the store-bought sugary snacks and whip up a batch of these energizing protein balls today!

Homemade protein balls are a delicious and portable way to fuel your body with healthy fats, fiber, and a protein punch.

feature image of protein balls in bowl with oats, fresh strawberries and flowers in background

Indulge in a delightful burst of flavor with these strawberry balls. They are a delicious and nutritious snack that’s perfect for any time of day. Packed with the goodness of strawberries and healthy, protein-rich ingredients, these bite-sized treats are not only satisfying but also incredibly easy to make.

What You Need to Make This Strawberry Protein Balls Recipe

To make these tasty strawberry protein bites you will need a few simple ingredients and basic kitchen tools.

1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
3/4 cup organic peanut butter
1/3 cup raw honey
1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
optional: 1-2 Tbsp water, if needed

ingredients for strawberry protein balls recipe

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There are different kinds of oats. For the rolled oats in this gluten-free recipe, make sure to go with gluten-free rolled oats, and not quick oats, or steel-cut oats. These are the gluten-free oats that I like to use: oats.

For dark chocolate chips, I always opt for pure cacao chips. They are a more pure form of chocolate, with less sugar, and no dairy. These are my favorite dark cacao chips: cacao chips.

When it comes to protein powder, there seem to be endless options. Recently I found a clean protein powder with minimal ingredients, and that makes me happy. If you are looking for a clean simple protein then check this one out: Truvani Protein.

Freeze-dried strawberries add the perfect amount of strawberry sweetness to these protein balls. They are made with one ingredient: strawberries! You can find them online here: freeze-dried strawberries.

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How to Make Strawberry Protein Balls

First, combine the rolled oats and freeze-dried strawberries in a large bowl.

freeze dried strawberries and gluten free rolled oats

Next, add the protein powder.

organic chocolate protein powder with strawberries

Then add the peanut butter. I am using organic creamy peanut butter. You can probably also use crunchy, but no matter which type you use, try to get nut butter where the only ingredient is the nuts. Many peanut kinds of butter add extra oils and sugars. Always read the labels and look for one with only one ingredient.

organic creamy peanut butter in energy bites mixture

Add the pure vanilla extract and the raw honey to the bowl,

Lastly, add the dark chocolate chips.

dark chocolate chips in protein ball recipe

Stir the ingredients together to thoroughly combine. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add 1-2 Tbsp of water to make it easier to mix.

Then place the bowl into the refrigerator to cool for 30 minutes. If you don’t want to wait that long, you can also place them in the freezer for 10 minutes.

The reason for making the strawberry protein balls mixture cold is that the mixture is much easier to roll into balls when cold. If the mix is too warm it is more likely to stick to your hands and make a mess.

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The Easiest Way to Roll Protein Balls

When the mix is cold enough remove it from the fridge/freezer to roll into balls. A small cookie scoop like this one: cookie scoop, makes it easy to ball the mix in even sizes.

Use the cookie scoop to measure the ball sizes and then use clean hands to form them into round balls.

peanut butter oat balls with chocolate chips and strawberry

Place all of the rolled strawberry protein bites on a sheet of parchment paper. This strawberry protein balls recipe makes about 23 energy balls.

homemade protein balls on parchment paper

Healthy Protein Strawberry Balls

Ditch sugary snacks and make delicious, energizing strawberry protein balls at home.

oat balls with protein and peanut butter

Perfect healthy snack for pre-workout, on-the-go, or after school! These delightful treats offer a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies both taste buds and nutritional needs.

peanut butter strawberry oat balls with protein powder

Strawberry protein bites are easy to make and impossible to resist. Store these peanut butter energy balls in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or freeze them for longer.