🍯✨ Cinnamon Roll No-Bake Protein Balls
Sweet, Cozy, High-Protein Snack That Tastes Like Dessert
Craving a cinnamon roll but want to stay on track with clean eating?
These Cinnamon Roll No-Bake Protein Balls deliver all the warm bakery flavors you love — without the sugar crash.
Made with wholesome oats, creamy almond butter, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, and a touch of honey, this recipe gives you the comforting taste of cinnamon rolls in a nutritious, grab-and-go snack.
They’re soft, chewy, naturally sweet, and perfect for busy days, gym fuel, or a healthy afternoon pick-me-up.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✅ Tastes like a mini cinnamon roll
- ✅ 6 simple pantry ingredients
- ✅ Ready in 5 minutes — no baking
- ✅ Protein + fiber = lasting energy
- ✅ Naturally sweetened
- ✅ Great for meal prep & kids’ snacks
🛒 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rolled oats | 1 cup |
| Vanilla protein powder | ½ cup |
| Almond butter (or cashew butter for more “cinnamon roll” taste) | ½ cup |
| Honey or maple syrup | 3 tbsp |
| Cinnamon | 1–1½ tsp |
| Ground flaxseed (optional, for fiber) | 1 tbsp |
| Splash of almond milk | Only if needed |
For “frosting” flavor: add ½ tsp vanilla + 1 tsp Greek yogurt or coconut cream
👩🍳 Instructions
- Add oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and flaxseed to a bowl.
- Stir in almond butter, honey, and vanilla (if using).
- Mix until dough forms.
If too dry, add a teaspoon of almond milk at a time. - Roll into 1-inch balls.
- Chill 20 minutes for best texture.
Makes: 12–14 balls
🎨 Optional Cinnamon Sugar Dusting
Mix and roll balls in:
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
So cozy and delicious!
🍽 Nutrition (Approx per Ball)
- Calories: ~100
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 9g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
💡 Helpful Tips & Variations
| Goal | Try this |
|---|---|
| Extra cinnamon roll flavor | Use cashew butter + vanilla yogurt drizzle |
| Add crunch | Mix in chopped pecans |
| Lower sugar | Use stevia-sweetened syrup + unsweetened almond milk |
| Make vegan | Plant-based protein + maple syrup |
| Gluten-free | Use certified gluten-free oats |
🧊 How to Store
- Fridge: 1 week
- Freezer: 2 months
Store in glass container or silicone bag.