Oatmeal Protein Balls

5 from 1 vote

These little oatmeal protein balls are packed with apple spice flavor and work great as a quick snack. No baking required!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: balls

Author: Alicia

1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal
2 tablespoons chia seeds
¼ cup protein powder (I used pumpkin seed)
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup sunflower seed butter
¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ cup finely chopped dried apples
3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized/candied ginger (optional but recommended)

Add oats, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, protein powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt to a food processor and pulse a few times to combine.
Next, add in sunflower seed butter, apple sauce, and maple syrup and process on high until the dry and wet ingredients are fully incorporated. (The mixture will be thick; use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides and get things moving if needed). Add in chopped dried apples and candied ginger (if using) and pulse until they’re mixed in.
Use a 1-ounce cookie scoop or spoon to scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough, then use your hands to firmly compact and roll the dough into a golf ball-sized ball. If the dough isn’t sticking together, you can add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to the food processor and pulse until incorporated. Place the ball on a plate, then repeat until you’ve used all the dough.
Enjoy immediately or store the bites in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 2 months.

Look for apples that are dried without sulfites or sweeteners - I found mine at Trader Joe's.
I used Sprout Living Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder - get 20% off with code THEDIZZYCOOK20.
Sunflower seed butter can be substituted with pumpkin seed butter. Use almond butter if you don't care about it being nut-free.