Description
Gooey S’mores Protein Balls combine the nostalgic flavors of classic s’mores with a nutritious protein boost. These soft, chewy, and sweet bite-sized snacks are perfect for on-the-go energy, pre-workout fueling, or guilt-free indulgence. Made with simple ingredients like rolled oats, protein powder, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and nut butter, they deliver a balanced treat with rich flavor and texture without any baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla recommended)
- 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (vegan marshmallows for vegan version)
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (dark chocolate chips for variation)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, protein powder, and graham cracker crumbs evenly to form the base of your protein balls.
- Melt and Mix Wet Ingredients: Gently warm the nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Add Gooey Components: Fold in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips carefully to distribute them without fully melting at this stage.
- Chill and Shape: Refrigerate the mixture for 15–20 minutes to firm up slightly, then roll into bite-sized balls using your hands.
- Final Chill and Serve: Place the shaped balls back in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let them firm up and achieve the perfect gooey texture before enjoying.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality marshmallows and chocolate for the best flavor and melt.
- Gently fold in marshmallows and chocolate chips to maintain gooey chunks rather than melting them completely.
- Taste the mixture before rolling and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Store the protein balls in the refrigerator to keep their chewy texture.
- For finer graham cracker crumbs, pulse whole crackers in a food processor instead of using pre-ground crumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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