Berries and Cream Protein Balls

ByMadison Thurman
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If you saw my previous protein ball recipe, you know that I have a self-proclaimed sweet tooth problem. When the cookie dough version came into my life, I immediately started thinking of different flavor combinations to prevent burn out. Berries and cream with almond butter was the first one to come to mind, thus this recipe was born!

This recipe has protein, dried fruit, and of course some white chocolate. Did I eat an absurd amount of white chocolate chips while making these? Yes of course. But life is about balance people.

These are perfect for a sweet treat after dinner, packed in a lunch box, or a post-workout snack. These can also be frozen if you want to make a big batch all at once. If you love these, don’t forget to try my cookie dough version as well. Enjoy!

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Why You’ll Love These Protein Balls

  • Protein-packed snack. Pack these in your kids lunches, or have one yourself as a post workout snack!
  • Customizable. Feel free to use whatever dried fruit you have on hand.
  • Protein powder. I used vanilla, but you can definitely do chocolate protein here!
A wooden bowl with vanilla protein powder, a glass jar with chia seeds, and green pitcher for decor. Almond butter, dried berries, oatmeal, and white chocolate chips on a cutting board sprinkled around.

How to Make These Protein Balls

Please see recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe details.

  1. Grind the oats. This is optional, but I think the texture turns out nice and chewy if you grind up the oats a little bit. In a blender or food processor, pulse the oats for a few seconds at a time until they are smooth. I did leave a few chunks but it is up to you!
  2. Mix. In a small bowl whisk together the almond butter, honey, maple syrup, and dash of salt if using. In a separate bowl combine the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and hemp meal if using. Gently mix the dry ingredients, see photos below for reference. Now add the dry ingredients to the almond butter mixture until homogenous.
  3. Add ins. Now time to add the dried fruit and chocolate chips! I used a mixed berry blend from Aldi, and white chocolate chips. My berry mix had dried cranberries, cherries, and blueberries. Craisins or raisins would work great as well! I gave everything a rough chop but this is optional.
  4. Mix! Add in the dried fruit and white chocolate. Mix until everything is dispersed evenly.
  5. Roll. Roll the mixture into about 1 inch balls. You should get 12 protein balls out of the batch. Place the balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy for up to a week in the fridge!
  • Bowl with almond butter and honey mixed with a golden whisk. All sitting in a white bowl.
  • Blended oats, chia seeds and protein powder in a bowl.

Recipe FAQs

Yes! Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze them to extend the life of these.

Recipe Variations

  • Peanut butter. This would give peanut butter and jelly vibes….I think that might be my next flavor combo!
  • Chocolate. Feel free to use whatever chocolate you have in the pantry.
  • Skip the flax meal. I added this to mine for extra fiber, but it is optional!
  • Dip em’. This is going to make it more of a true sweet treat, but there is no way dipping these in white chocolate would hurt!
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Berries and Cream Protein Balls

Quick and easy protein snack! These are perfect for packed lunches, or a quick snack after the gym. These will satisfy your sweet tooth without leaving you feeling guilty!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp flax seed meal optional
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • ⅛ cup dried mixed berries
  • ⅛ cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp coconut oil melted
  • dash of salt optional

Method
 

  1. First start by grinding the oats up a bit. This is optional, but I think the texture turns out nice and chewy if you grind up the oats a little bit. In a blender or food processor, pulse the oats for a few seconds at a time until they are smooth. I did leave a few chunks but it is up to you!
  2. Next, in a small bowl whisk together the almond butter, honey, maple syrup, coconut oil, and dash of salt if using. In a separate bowl combine the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and hemp meal if using. Gently mix the dry ingredients, see photos below for reference. Now add the dry ingredients to the almond butter mixture until homogenous.
  3. Now time to add the dried fruit and white chocolate chips. I used a mixed berry blend from Aldi that had cranberries, blueberries, and cherries, but raisins or craisins would work great here. I gave everything a rough chop, and definitely tossed in a few extra white chocolate chips! Mix well.
  4. Time to roll! Roll each ball into about 1 inch. You should get roughly 12 protein balls per batch, depending on how much you eat before rolling out like me LOL. Place balls on a baking sheet in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy for up to a week in the fridge in an air tight container!

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