Lentil protein snack balls that boost your energy!
Lentil protein snack balls are a nutritious and energy-boosting snack made from lentils, perfect for a quick bite or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 snack balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup nut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, oats, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins like dried fruits or seeds.
- These snack balls can be frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg