Power Oat Balls Recipe: A better snack with Fiber, Protein, no added sugar, no-bake

Hey! There are more ways to be bright than just chugging ADB for energy (though yes, I personally love that option).

There are life-improving hacks everywhere, and this week I’m sharing one of those infinite bright ideas: my Power Oat Balls recipe I came up with the other day (with a lot of help from ChatGPT).

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☀️ A Related Bright Thought

"No great thing is created suddenly."
—Epictetus

Translation: Little swaps compound. Trade the cookie-a-day for a better bite and watch how different your afternoons feel.

Watch me klunk my way through this simple recipe.

Why These Beat Store-Bought Snacks

  • More fiber (oats + flax/chia) → steadier energy, fewer snack attacks
  • Protein (protein powder + nut/seed butter) → actually filling
  • Healthy fats (nut/seed butter + flax/chia) → smoother energy curve
  • You control sweetness → no corn syrup, no mystery oils
  • Batchable + freezable → Future You says thanks

Power Oat Balls (approx. 20–24 balls)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed or a mix of flax + chia
  • ¼–½ cup nut or seed butter
  • ½–1 scoop protein powder (optional but helpful)
  • ⅓ cup honey or mashed banana for binding
  • Optional mix-ins: chopped nuts, dried fruit, or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Stir in nut butter and honey (and protein powder if using) until combined.
  3. Chill 10–15 minutes to firm up.
  4. Roll into balls and refrigerate or freeze.

Pair It Like a Pro

Sip ADB on ice alongside one or two of these for the “chew + sip” combo: fullness from fiber/protein, steady energy and hydration from the drink. It’s the bright way to snack without the crash.

The Wake-Up Drink Coffee Wishes It Was

Adulting Done Bright is a zero-sugar morning power-up drink mix that helps tired, overwhelmed humans wake up sharper, stronger, and just a little more unshakeable.

It’s got caffeine like a large coffee—but also six more functional ingredients to support focus, resilience, and real energy. Basically, it’s what coffee wishes it was.

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Stay bright.
Here with you,
Rob – Creator of Adulting Done Bright
(also: permanently behind on sleep)

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