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Easy No-Bake Hemp Heart Protein Balls Recipe for Healthy Snack Ideas

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These no-bake hemp heart protein balls are a quick, nutritious, and delicious snack perfect for anytime energy boosts without the hassle of baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) hemp hearts
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • ½ cup (120g) natural peanut butter or almond butter (unsweetened, no-stir)
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (20g) chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ cup (40g) mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together hemp hearts, rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and mini dark chocolate chips if using.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Pour in natural peanut butter or almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix with a sturdy spatula until sticky and dense. Add a teaspoon of water or nut milk if too dry.
  3. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together when pressed. Add more nut butter or honey if crumbly.
  4. Shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls using your hands, wetting hands slightly if mixture sticks. This yields about 15-18 balls.
  5. Chill: Place balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Store: Transfer chilled protein balls to an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Use room temperature nut butter for easier mixing. Adjust sweetness to taste. Pulse oats and hemp hearts lightly in a food processor for smoother texture if desired. Chill is essential for firmness. Freeze with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.

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