Easy Greek Yogurt Protein Balls with Dark Chocolate Chips
These protein balls combine creamy Greek yogurt with oats, nut butter, and dark chocolate chips for a quick, healthy, and satisfying snack that’s perfect anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (120ml), plain, full-fat or 2%
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (60g), or almond/cashew butter
- 2 tablespoons honey (30ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (90g)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (12g) – optional
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (7g) – optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and salt. Stir until evenly distributed (about 2 minutes).
- Add Greek yogurt, natural peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Fold together until sticky and cohesive (3-4 minutes).
- Gently stir in dark chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix (1 minute).
- Pinch off about 1.5 tablespoons (20g) of mixture and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Makes about 12-14 balls (5-7 minutes).
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
If the mixture is too wet, add more oats; if too dry, add a splash of yogurt or honey. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up. For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar and use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
Keywords: protein balls, Greek yogurt, healthy snacks, dark chocolate chips, no bake, quick snack, kid-friendly, gluten-free option