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Almond Butter Protein Balls

May 27, 2015 by Lindsay 49 Comments

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These Almond Butter Protein Balls are a gluten-free, no-bake snack recipe that’s great to have on hand for a busy afternoon or to help refuel post-workout!

These Almond Butter Protein Balls are a gluten-free, no-bake snack recipe that's great to have on hand for a busy afternoon or to help refuel post-workout!

Hi Friends!

Just popping in to share a quick snack idea with you guys! I wasn’t originally going to share these because they’re similar to my No Bake Protein Bars, but the whole reason I made these was because I didn’t have any oats, so I thought I’d share this version after all because I like the way they turned out. They’re gluten-free and if you use a plant-based protein powder, they can be dairy-free as well.

These Almond Butter Protein Balls are a gluten-free, no-bake snack recipe that's great to have on hand for a busy afternoon or to help refuel post-workout!

I originally made them as bars, but they were a bit too sticky and not quite firm enough for my liking. However, since they tasted good, I made a few adjustments in a second batch and turned them into balls instead, which worked out perfectly!

Lately I’ve been loving almond butter over peanut butter but feel free to use whatever nut butter you like. I used seeds as mix-ins instead of nuts because they tend to be smaller, which makes it easier for the balls to stick together. If you want to use nuts, I’d just recommend chopping them up!

These Almond Butter Protein Balls are a gluten-free, no-bake snack recipe that's great to have on hand for a busy afternoon or to help refuel post-workout!

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Almond Butter Protein Balls

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An easy, no-bake snack idea that’s easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins.

  • Author: Lindsay L
  • Yield: 20-24 1x
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Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups Chex cereal
  • 1 cup seeds (I used a mix of pumpkin, sunflower & chia seeds)
  • 1/3 cup raisins (or your favorite dried fruit)
  • 2/3 cup protein powder (I used vanilla)
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Crush the chex in a large bowl with your hands. They don’t have to all be crushed but most pieces should be fairly small.
  2. Add the seeds, protein powder and dried fruit and stir to combine.
  3. Add almond butter and honey and use your hands to mix well and combine. (Note- if your almond butter isn’t very liquidy, you might want to microwave it first).
  4. Form mixture in balls, squeezing firmly to help them keep their shape.
  5. If you find you have a little of the mixture left at the end that won’t stick together, just add a little more almond butter.
  6. Store in the fridge.

Notes

Feel free to use chopped nuts instead of seeds, just make sure they’re chopped fairly small.[br]Use whatever nut or seed butter you prefer.[br]If you need your snack to be gluten-free, make sure your protein powder is gluten-free.

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I’ve only made them with vanilla protein powder but definitely try them with your favorite flavor!

Store them in the fridge and grab a few for a mid-afternoon snack or toss some in your gym bag to help refuel after a workout!

These Almond Butter Protein Balls are a gluten-free, no-bake snack recipe that's great to have on hand for a busy afternoon or to help refuel post-workout!

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Comments

  1. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    I am pretty sure that I would eat the entire batch in one day…

    Reply
  2. Angela @ happy fit mama says

    May 27, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    Ohhhh, I love the addition of Chex in there. Yum!!

    Reply
  3. Kristen Chang says

    May 27, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    I can’t wait to try these!!

    Reply
  4. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    almond butter everything is amazing! and little snack balls are perfect for on the go!

    Reply
  5. Athletic avocado says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    These look like the perfect post workout snack! Great idea using chex 🙂 Pinned

    Reply
  6. Dietitan Jess says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    These are my favorite type of go to snack for late night or preworkout, I’ve never tried balls with chex mix though, love it!

    Reply
  7. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    May 27, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    I am trying to cut down on my nut butter consumption and these balls are not helping! Maybe I can resume my cutting down after I eat a batch of these? 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      haha definitely start after!

      Reply
  8. Amanda @ Slimplify Life says

    May 27, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Yum! I have a ton of extra pistachios laying around I may try to use in this! Thank you, thank you!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      oh that’d be delicious!

      Reply
  9. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    May 27, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    You know I’m a huge fan of this 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      i was channeling my inner you!

      Reply
  10. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    May 27, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Yay for no-bake AND gf!! I love that you added raisins, too! Which is funny because I used to hate raisins as a child. I’m glad my tastebuds have evolved 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      me too! raisins are the bomb!

      Reply
  11. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    May 27, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    I love things like this for after a workout. Shakes get pretty boring.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      always fun to change it up!

      Reply
  12. She Rocks Fitness says

    May 27, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Looks great…Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    May 27, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    I have been demolishing plain almond butter jars lately! I alternate between AB and PB, but love them both!

    Reply
  14. genevieve @ gratitude and greens says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Almond butter is so good and I love it so much! I bet these protein balls are yummy…

    Reply
  15. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Anything with almond butter is ok by me. I think I have it at least 3 times a day.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      haha i’m right there with ya!

      Reply
  16. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    May 27, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    I love snack ball recipes and this is a first with Chex. I bet the texture is great!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      thanks katie! i love the added crunch!

      Reply
  17. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    May 27, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    CHEX?! NEver would have thought to add chex!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      i love the added crunch!

      Reply
  18. Smitha @ FauxRunner ... No More says

    May 27, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    I love protein balls/bars!
    Need to try this one out!!

    Reply
  19. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    May 27, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    I have been wanting to try my hand at the no-bake game for a while now! Thanks for the recipe inspiration.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      hope you love them!

      Reply
  20. whitney says

    May 27, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    YUM! these look so good!

    Reply
  21. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    May 27, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    Ohhh I was just planning on picking up almond butter for another recipe and now I’m thinking I might need to get a little more! These sound delicious!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:28 AM

      woohoo! enjoy!

      Reply
  22. Charissa (@ColourfulPalate) says

    May 27, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Yum, I think I’d like to make these with almond slices instead of cereal. I love me so almond butter.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:28 AM

      oooh that’d be good!

      Reply
  23. Brittany says

    May 28, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Yum! I love the little bit of crunch that the added Chex gives protein balls. These look tasty.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:24 AM

      thanks friend! I’m all about the crunch!

      Reply
  24. grain crazy says

    May 28, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Protein balls are delish. I love how you incorporated chia and pumpkin into them. Yum1

    Reply
  25. Melian says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    I love protein balls/bars! These look so good. I can’t wait to try these! Pinned

    Reply
  26. Kristina says

    July 13, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    I rarely even have peanut butter around these days, almond butter is where it’s at 😉

    these sound SO good. I always have at least one (okay, really, several) bar or ball or bite in the fridge for snacking, these are going on my list!

    Reply
  27. Jen says

    July 14, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Not sure what Chex cereal are as we don’t have them in the UK but these protein balls look great. Love all the crunchy seeds in them.

    Reply
  28. Meal Makeover Mom Janice says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    My daughter is moving back home for graduate school and these will be perfect for us to make for her to take with her for a snack during her long days!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:07 AM

      hope they’re a hit!

      Reply
  29. Elizabeth Shaw says

    August 18, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Great Idea! How simple and portable- what a perfect snack for the office too! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 10:58 AM

      hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  30. Jenny says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    omg, look so good. pinned

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 4, 2016 at 9:30 PM

      thanks Jenny! enjoy!

      Reply
  31. Marco says

    December 1, 2016 at 6:46 PM

    MMMM tasty. Perfect for after my workout tomorrow. Thanks!

    Reply

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