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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Protein Balls

These no bake energy bites taste just like a slice of fresh zucchini bread with a sweet chocolate twist.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 14, 2026
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Protein Balls
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
45 minutes
Serves
10

If you love the taste of homemade zucchini bread but want something quick and healthy, you are going to adore these protein balls. They are perfect for grabbing on your way out the door or for a mid afternoon snack when you need a little energy boost.

I find that grating the zucchini finely and squeezing out all the extra liquid is the secret to making sure these hold together perfectly. You get all that delicious spiced flavor without any extra moisture, making these the perfect easy treat to keep in your fridge all week.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup finely grated zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. 1

    Use a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to squeeze as much moisture out of the grated zucchini as possible.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  3. 3

    Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and the dried zucchini to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Stir everything together until the mixture is well combined and sticky.

  5. 5

    Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.

  6. 6

    Use your hands to roll the mixture into small, bite sized balls.

  7. 7

    Place the balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and chill them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

💡 Tips

Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also keep them in the freezer for up to three months if you want to make a larger batch ahead of time.

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