No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls
A delicious, high-protein snack made with rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. Perfect for batch preparation and easy grab-and-go energy.
Prep
15 min
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Total
45 min
Makes
10 servings
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Made by Cortney + Lila
Cortney created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
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Total
45 min
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Add 0.25 cup rolled oats, 1.5 tbsp peanut butter, 15g whey protein powder, 0.5 tbsp honey, 0.5 tbsp mini chocolate chips, and 0.5 tsp chia seeds into a medium mixing bowl.
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Stir the ingredients together using a sturdy…
Stir the ingredients together using a sturdy spatula or spoon until a thick, uniform dough forms that holds together when pressed.
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Scoop out two equal portions of the mixture and roll each firmly between your palms to create two smooth, compact balls.
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Place the balls onto a parchment-lined plate or container and chill in the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) for at least 30 minutes until firm.
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
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