Monster Energy Balls
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Posted: 07/28/24
Updated: 08/13/24
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No-bake Monster Energy Balls are so easy to make, fill you up and are the perfect snack! Made with peanut butter, oats, protein powder, chocolate chips and Mini M&Ms they are loaded with protein, yet satisfy your sweet tooth. Great for a breakfast on the go, snack or add them to your lunch!
Quick and easy on-the-go snacks can be a hassle. Sometime all I’ve got in the house is chips or crackers, and I need something more substantial until I get to the next meal. That’s where these monster energy balls come in handy! I love to make a big batch of these protein packed treats to munch on throughout the week. They’re filling, tasty, and honestly feel like I’m just eating a cookie!
Monster cookies and monster cookie bars are two of my most favorite simple desserts ever. So, creating a quick snack with the same flavors was a win in my book.
These energy protein balls are naturally sweetened with honey, so they’re a much healthier option too! You’re going to love having an indulgent and tasty snack on hand for those munchy moments.
Why You’ll Love Monster Energy Balls
- There is about 6g of protein in each little ball. Talk about packing a serious punch! They’re a great way to get extra protein in your diet and keep you fueled between meals.
- As long as you use gluten-free oats, no bake monster cookie energy bites are gluten-free. No need to change anything up and substitute ingredients!
- Since the main ingredients in this recipe are peanut butter and oats, this is actually a very affordable snack. We’re all for budget-friendly options! My kids love these and think they are monster cookie dough balls!
Ingredients for Monster Cookie Energy Balls
- Vanilla protein powder – Use any brand of protein powder, whatever is your favorite. Feel free to use different flavors if you want too!
- Honey – I prefer to use raw local honey because the flavor is better and I like the added health benefits. But any honey that you have on hand will sweeten these energy balls perfectly.
- M&Ms – The key ingredient in classic monster cookies, M&Ms. Using them in these balls gives a satisfying candy coated crunch in every bite. We prefer using the mini M&M.
- Mini chocolate chips – Mini chocolate chips mix better into these little balls. Regular sized ones will make the dough too chunky and it will be difficult to roll.
- Oats – Oats are a great base ingredient for energy balls. They go with any flavors and add some protein.
- Creamy peanut butter – You can try using crunchy peanut butter, but it may make the mixture too chunky to roll. That’s why I prefer creamy peanut butter. You can use any type of nut butter if you’d like to use something else.
- Salt – A little pinch of salt will help to balance the sweetness.
How to Make Monster Energy Balls
- Mix together the oats, creamy peanut butter, M&Ms, mini chocolate chips, protein powder, honey and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Then, use a cookie scoop and scoop the mixture into individual servings and roll into a ball. Each ball should be about one inch in size. Place them onto a baking sheet lined in wax paper.
- Transfer the cookie sheet to the refrigerator and allow the monster energy balls to chill for about an hour. They should set and harden a bit.
- Once chilled, transfer the balls to a zip top bag and store in the freezer.
How to Store Monster Cookie Energy Balls
I prefer to store these oatmeal energy balls in the freezer because they last longer that way. However, you can also store no bake monster energy balls in the fridge.
FRIDGE: Once set, transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
FREEZER: To freeze energy balls store them in a freezer safe plastic bag or airtight container, in the freezer, for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before eating.
Are energy balls good for you?
Getting plenty of protein in your diet is always a good thing! These protein packed energy balls are a great healthy snack. You can even eat them as a part of breakfast or as a pre-workout snack too! Whenever you need an energy boost, one of these will do the trick.
Can I use a different protein powder flavor?
Feel free to change up this monster energy balls recipe a bit and use any flavor of protein powder that you want! Chocolate powder and peanut butter protein powder would both be delicious. Even a caramel flavored protein powder would be great.
Pro Tips for the Best Monster Cookie Energy Balls
- Don’t make the energy balls too large in size or they may not set well. Keep them all uniform shapes and sizes so that each serving is the same.
- You can change up the candies that you use! Feel free to use different flavored M&Ms or even different colors to give them a fun theme.
- Allergic to peanut butter? You can use almond butter or sunflower butter instead.
These quick and easy energy balls are a no-brainer when it comes to fun and healthy snacks! Make a batch, or two — you’ll thank me later.
More M&M Recipes You’ll Love
- These easy M&M Cookies are a classic that you just have to try! Soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious.
- Use M&M’s as a colorful topping on this spooky sweet Halloween Bark.
- Another delicious holiday themed bark recipe is this Patriotic Chocolate Bark. The red, white, and blue M&Ms give this dessert such a gorgeous presentation.
- Rudolph has a big red nose. And you can make that nose with a bright red M&M in this recipe for Reindeer Pretzels.
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Monster Energy Balls
Make these easy Monster Energy Balls to fill you up and satisfy your sweet tooth! They are made with peanut butter, oats, protein powder, chocolate chips and Mini M&Ms.
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Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ cup mini M&Ms
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl mix all ingredients together.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the energy balls and then roll them into a ball. Place onto a wax paper covered cookie sheet. They should be about one inch in size.
- Place the cookie sheet into the refrigerator for 1 hour or until the balls are hardened.
- Transfer energy balls to a freezer ziploc bag and store in the freezer.
Tips
FRIDGE: Once set, transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
FREEZER: To freeze energy balls store them in a freezer safe plastic bag or airtight container, in the freezer, for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before eating.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1energy ball, Calories: 166kcal (8%), Carbohydrates: 16g (5%), Protein: 6g (12%), Fat: 10g (15%), Saturated Fat: 2g (13%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 5mg (2%), Sodium: 90mg (4%), Potassium: 122mg (3%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 10g (11%), Vitamin A: 9IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 27mg (3%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
Summer says
Our family loves these! They are much creamier than others we have made that get dry. We have been making them every week for a quick go-to snack.