6 Festive Protein Balls for Healthy Holiday Snacking

Make the holidays easier and sweeter with these healthy holiday protein balls. They’re festive, no bake, packed with protein and great for snacking or gifting all season long.

Instead of my usual cookie tray this season, I decided to put together a protein ball tray filled with festive flavors… and honestly, it’s been a total game changer. Between baking cookies, wrapping gifts and trying to keep up with everyday meals, I always need easy snacks on hand during the holidays.

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That’s exactly why I pulled together this collection of healthy holiday protein balls. They’re festive, quick to make and perfect for grabbing straight from the fridge when you want something sweet but still nourishing.

From sugar cookie and gingerbread to chocolate peppermint and cranberry orange, these are the snacks I actually make during the holiday season and keep stocked all week long.

1. Sugar Cookie Protein Balls

Soft, sweet, and rolled in sprinkles, these sugar cookie protein balls taste just like cookie dough and come together in one bowl with no baking required.

2. Gingerbread Protein Balls

Packed with warm spices and classic gingerbread flavor, these gingerbread protein balls taste like a bite of holiday baking without turning on the oven.

3. Chocolate Peppermint Protein Balls

Rich, chocolatey, and finished with a hint of peppermint, these chocolate peppermint protein balls feel festive without being overly sweet and are perfect for December snacking.

4. Snickerdoodle Protein Balls

Cozy cinnamon flavor and a soft, chewy texture make these snickerdoodle protein balls a holiday favorite in easy snack form.

5. High-Protein Healthy Buckeyes

Chocolate-coated and peanut butter-packed, high-protein healthy buckeyes deliver that classic buckeye flavor in an easy, better-for-you bite.

6. Cranberry Orange Protein Balls

Bright citrus flavor paired with chewy cranberries makes cranberry orange protein balls feel fresh, festive, and perfect for holiday snacking.