Description
Nutrient-packed, no-bake protein balls made with oats, sunflower seed butter, chia, and dried fruit—perfect for toddlers with peanut allergies.
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup sunflower seed butter
¼ cup vanilla or plain protein powder
2 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
Optional: ¼ cup dried cranberries or chopped almonds
Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract or cinnamon
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together oats, protein powder, chia or flaxseed.
2. Add sunflower seed butter and honey. Stir until well combined.
3. Add optional dried fruit, nuts, or vanilla extract if using.
4. Roll into 1-inch balls using a tablespoon.
5. Place the balls on a tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
These protein balls are perfect for toddlers with peanut allergies. Store them in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 1 month.
Make nut-free by using sunflower seed butter and ensuring protein powder is nut-safe.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Toddler-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut-Free, Protein Balls, Toddler Snacks, Healthy No-Bake Snack