Mediterranean Protein Balls With Oats (No-Bake)

These Protein Balls With Oats are soft, naturally sweet, and packed with fiber and healthy fats. Inspired by Mediterranean eating principles, they use whole oats, nuts, seeds, olive oil or nut butter, and natural sweetness from dates or honey.

Perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or healthy dessert bites.

🥜 Description

These no-bake protein balls combine oats with nut butter, seeds, and natural sweeteners to create a balanced snack that provides steady energy. They’re chewy, slightly nutty, and customizable.

They’re:

No-bake
Refined sugar–free (naturally sweetened)
High in fiber
Good source of plant protein
Travel-friendly

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12–14 balls)

1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
¼ cup chopped dates or 1–2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds
1 scoop (about 25g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder (optional but recommended)
1–2 tablespoons olive oil (if mixture is dry)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2–3 tablespoons milk (as needed to bind)

Optional add-ins:

Dark chocolate chips (70%+)
Shredded coconut
Orange zest for Mediterranean twist

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, chia seeds, nuts, cinnamon, and salt.

2️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients

Stir in nut butter, dates or honey, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons milk. Mix well.

3️⃣ Adjust Texture

If mixture feels too dry, add a little more milk or olive oil until it holds together.

4️⃣ Roll

Scoop 1 tablespoon mixture and roll into balls.

5️⃣ Chill

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

🍽 Serving Ideas

Enjoy as a pre-workout snack
Pack in lunchboxes
Crumble over Greek yogurt
Pair with coffee or herbal tea

🥗 Nutrition Highlights (Approx. per ball)

5–8g protein (depending on protein powder use)
High in fiber
Healthy fats from nuts & seeds
Slow-digesting carbs from oats
No refined flour

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I make these without protein powder?

Yes! They’ll still be nutritious, just slightly lower in protein.

Q2: Are they gluten-free?

Yes, if using certified gluten-free oats.

Q3: How long do they last?

Up to 1 week refrigerated in an airtight container.

Q4: Can I freeze them?

Absolutely. Freeze up to 2 months and thaw as needed.

Q5: Can I make them nut-free?

Yes, use sunflower seed butter instead of nut butter.