Udderly Replaced

A no-bake, dairy-free energy boost you can whip up in 10 minutes! 💪🍫✨

If you’re anything like me, you need grab-and-go snacks that actually keep you full — not the “I’m starving again in 20 minutes” kind. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Protein Balls are one of my go-to recipes for busy workdays, fast breakfasts, pre-workout fuel, or late-night cravings when I really don’t want to fall off the wagon.

And listen…

Are you looking for something the entire family will enjoy without feeling like they’re sacrificing dairy or flavor?

Let me tell you — my husband Brian is the ultimate test. If something is labeled “healthy,” he immediately assumes it tastes like grass. 🌱😂

But THESE?

He absolutely will not stop eating them. I literally have to hide a few in the back of the fridge if I want any for myself.

So yes — they’re dairy-free, but they also pass the “Brian test,” which is basically the gold standard around here.

Let’s make a batch. 👇

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🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats

• ½ cup natural peanut butter (if allergic to peanuts you can use almond butter)

• ¼ cup ground flaxseed

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (you can also use dark chocolate, but check the ingredients for milk free)

• ¼ cup plant-based protein powder (vanilla or chocolate works great, but I prefer vanilla)

• ⅓ cup local honey (I get from Whole Foods, but I also get from the local farmers market-Conscious Community)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of sea salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix your dry ingredients.

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, protein powder, and sea salt.

2. Add the wet ingredients.

Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Stir until you have a thick, sticky dough.

• Too dry? Add 1–2 tsp unsweetened almond milk.

• Too sticky? Add another sprinkle of oats.

3. Fold in chocolate chips.

4. Roll into balls.

Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls (about 12–14) and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

5. Chill.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so they firm up and keep their shape.

Storage:

Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

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✨ Flavor Twists

Make them your own:

• Coconut-Cashew: Use cashew butter + roll in shredded coconut

• Mocha Power: Add 1 tsp instant espresso + use chocolate protein

• Berry Vanilla: Mix in dried cranberries or blueberries + vanilla protein

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💡 Nutrition Boosts

Per ball (depending on size), you’re looking at:

• 100–130 calories

• 4–6g protein

• 3–4g fiber

• Healthy omega-3s from chia + flax

Perfect for fueling long workdays, after-school snacks, and keeping spouses who “don’t like healthy food” very, very happy.

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🛍️ Udderly Replaced Shopping List

• 365 Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• 365 Creamy Peanut Butter Spread (Amazon/Whole Foods)
• 365 Flaxseed Ground Organic (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• 365 Organic Black Chia Seeds (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• Enjoy Life Baking Dark Chocolate Morsels (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• Orgain Vegan Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• Hilltop Gardens Honey (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• Frontier Co-op Indonesian Vanilla Extract (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• 365 Sea Salt Fine (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• 365 Unbleached Parchment Paper (Amazon/Whole Foods)

• Farberware Nonstick Cookie Sheet (Amazon)

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Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my links—at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my dairy-free obsession!🤍