Description
These Apple Pie Protein Balls are an easy, no-bake snack that tastes like apple pie but packed with wholesome ingredients. Made with oats, protein powder, dried apples, and warming spices, they are perfect for a healthy grab-and-go treat, post-workout fuel, or anytime you crave something sweet yet nutritious. Ready in 10 minutes and requiring just one bowl, they offer a delightful balance of chewy, crunchy textures with the perfect apple pie flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- ½ cup dried apples, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1–2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce (as needed for texture)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together oats, vanilla protein powder, finely chopped dried apples, chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of unsweetened applesauce to the dry mixture. Stir well with a spatula until a uniform dough forms. If the mixture feels too dry to hold together, add the second tablespoon of applesauce to achieve the right texture.
- Roll into balls: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, shape the mixture into approximately 1-inch diameter balls. Place them on a tray or plate lined with parchment paper.
- Chill (optional): You can eat the protein balls immediately, but chilling them in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes improves their texture and firmness.
Notes
- Chop dried apples finely to avoid large chewy chunks.
- Use cold almond butter if it is too runny to help the balls hold their shape.
- Adjust applesauce quantity based on mixture dryness; add gradually.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to two months.
- Chilling before eating enhances texture and flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple pie protein balls, healthy snacks, no-bake snacks, protein balls, gluten free snack, quick snack, easy protein balls, apple snacks
