Low Calorie Protein Balls with Oats

These Low Calorie Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls with Oats has 2 scoops of protein powder, and less than 1 gram of sugar!

These healthy protein balls with protein powder make a great snack. I love that these low calorie protein balls travel well, and I always make them in bulk and store them in the freezer!

You can make these peanut butter protein balls, or almond butter protein balls… In fact, you can use your favorite nut butter to make this recipe.

I’ve also made these protein balls low carb, vegan and gluten free! I know you’ll love these low calorie protein balls, so you might as well make a double batch today (wink).

Low Calorie Protein Balls with Oats

Ingredients for Low Calorie Energy Balls

This chocolate protein balls oats recipe is easy and versatile.

Once you read through the low calorie tips for energy protein balls, you can apply them to all your favorite protein balls with peanut butter, or almond butter.

Tips for Making Healthy Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls:

• Low calorie all natural honey substitute– this all natural almost ZERO CALORIE honey substitute is also vegan… so everyone can enjoy the recipe. (see recipe card for more information)
• Old fashioned oatmeal– old fashioned (or rolled) oats are bigger, and therefore you don’t need as much. You can use quick oats, but you’ll need to add more (about 1/4 cup) and that will mean more calories.
• Unsweetened shredded coconut– make sure to get unsweetened coconut for this high protein balls recipe! It will save you calories and lots of sugar!

Shopping List for Healthy Oat Protein Balls:

• Almond butter (or creamy peanut butter)
• Low calorie all natural honey substitute (or maple syrup)
• Vanilla extract
• Old fashioned oatmeal (get Gluten-free is needed)
• Chocolate protein powder
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Flax seeds
• Unsweetened shredded coconut

How to Make Low Calorie Protein Balls

This chocolate protein balls recipe is easy and fun to make. And the rolling in coconut isn’t just pretty. It keeps the coconut protein balls from sticking together!

I like to store the healthy protein balls in a gallon freezer bag, in the freezer. They’re “safer” in there as I have to defrost them (or at least I tell myself I have to) and therefore I can’t snack endlessly.

I’ve supplied storage tips below so you have options, and so you don’t eat all these low calorie protein balls in one sitting…

How to Make Healthy Protein Balls:

1. To a large bowl, combine the nut butter, honey substitute, vanilla, oatmeal, protein powder, cocoa powder, and flax seeds.
2. To a shallow bowl, add the shredded coconut.
3. Mix the ingredients in the large bowl together, and roll into 20 ping-pong sized balls.
4. Once each is done, roll in the shredded coconut and place on a plate.
5. Store in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to a month.

Storage and Meal Prep Tips for Low Fat Protein Balls:

• Freeze the Low Calorie Protein Balls: Add the low calorie protein balls to a plate or cookie sheet topped with parchment paper. Make sure they have space between them, and pop the tray into the freezer. Once frozen solid, add to a freezer bag or container.
• Meal Prep The Low Calorie Protein Balls: To make meal prep healthy protein balls, decide how many of these protein snack bites you want to make (the recipe card below will help you double or triple the ingredients with a click of a button). Spread out your bags or small meal prep containers. Add 2 protein balls to each and add to the fridge. Alternatively you can freeze then (see above) and then do this, and pop back in the freezer to last longer.

Up next, a sharable recipe card for the best power protein balls recipe…

Low Calorie Protein Balls with Oats Recipe

You can make this chocolate protein balls recipe peanut butter based or almond butter based… Any nut butter will work.

I’ve even supplied you with my favorite chocolate protein powder for protein balls in the recipe card below. But you can use your favorite.

Please note that this protein powder is 150 calories for 2 scoops (you may only want one scoop of a different brand).

You can find more Low Calorie High Protein Snacks here.

Nutrition and Calories in Protein Balls with Oats

The nutrition and calories shown below are based off 1 protein ball, using the original coconut topped recipe.

Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating it is my goal to make you healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.

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Article History:

• Originally written and published on September 4, 2021 by Audrey Johns
• Updated on September 28, 2022 by Audrey Johns
• Updated on March 21, 2023 by Audrey Johns