Zucchini Bread Protein Balls
No-bake zucchini bread protein balls made with quick oats, almond butter, vanilla protein powder, and cozy spices. They taste like zucchini bread in bite-sized form and come together in under 10 minutes, no oven required.
Servings: 14
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats
- ½ cup almond butter
- ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup finely shredded zucchini squeezed dry
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place shredded zucchini in a clean towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This helps the balls hold together.¼ cup finely shredded zucchini
- In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients. Using a wooden spoon or spatula mix to combine until a thick dough forms.1 cup quick oats, ½ cup almond butter, ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder, ¼ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Scoop and roll the dough into bite-sized balls (about 1 Tablespoon each). Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Enjoy right away or pop in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up before eating.
Notes
- Use a drippy nut butter: Almond butter works great, but peanut butter (stronger flavor) or cashew butter (milder, softer) will also work. Just make sure it’s smooth and runny.
- Protein powder matters: I recommend a whey-based protein powder for the best texture. Plant-based protein powders tend to absorb more liquid and can make the mixture dry and crumbly. If using a plant-based protein powder, you'll likely need to add some milk or water to the mixture to help the dough form.
- Adjust as needed: If the dough feels too wet, add a bit more oats or protein powder. If it’s too dry, add a splash of milk or water.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 ball | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g