Low FODMAP Protein Balls — 5 Easy No-Bake Recipes

If you follow a low FODMAP diet, finding snacks that are genuinely gut-friendly — and actually taste good — can feel like a full-time job. Most protein bars and energy balls are loaded with inulin, chicory root, honey, or high-fructose sweeteners: a recipe for digestive distress.

These five no-bake low FODMAP protein balls change that. Each recipe uses That Protein — the UK's only brand making certified low FODMAP protein food, verified by FODMAP Friendly — so you can snack with confidence, whether you have IBS or simply prefer clean, plant-based nutrition.

All recipes are no-bake, ready in under 15 minutes (plus chilling), and made with pure, additive-free ingredients.

Why Protein Balls Work So Well for a Low FODMAP Diet

Standard protein balls often rely on ingredients that are high in FODMAPs: dates, agave, whey protein with lactose, or flavoured powders stuffed with artificial sweeteners. Going low FODMAP doesn't mean going flavour-free — it means being intentional about ingredients.

The foundation of each recipe below is a That Protein powder or porridge blend: plant-based, made with organic ingredients, 100% additive-free, and award-winning. The certified products have been independently tested and verified by FODMAP Friendly, giving you a reliable low FODMAP protein base to build from.

Quick tips before you start: - Use certified gluten-free rolled oats where oats are listed — oats are low FODMAP at a 52g serving - Maple syrup is low FODMAP in small amounts (1–2 tbsp per batch, divided across portions) - Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes before rolling for the best texture - Store balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months

Recipe 1: Blissful Chocolate Fudge Protein Balls

The classic. Two-ingredient simplicity meets rich, natural chocolate. Blissful Brown Rice & Raw Cacao is FODMAP Friendly certified and made from just organic brown rice protein and organic raw cacao — nothing else.

Ingredients

• 75g rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
• 3 heaped tbsp (approx. 45g) Blissful Brown Rice & Raw Cacao Protein
• 3 tbsp smooth almond butter (no added sugar; low FODMAP at 1 tbsp per serve)
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2–3 tbsp oat milk, to bind

Method

1. Combine oats, protein powder, almond butter, and maple syrup in a bowl. Mix well.
2. Add oat milk one tablespoon at a time until a firm, rollable dough forms.
3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Roll into 10–12 balls and store in the fridge.

Makes: 10–12 balls | Per ball (approx): 85 kcal | 5g protein | 8g carbs | 3g fat

Recipe 2: Choca Mocha Espresso Protein Balls

For coffee lovers. Choca Mocha Super Protein Powder blends organic brown rice protein, raw cacao, and real organic coffee for a natural pre-workout energy hit. Certification is pending with FODMAP Friendly — it's made with the same low FODMAP ingredients as the certified range and is free from all additives.

Ingredients

• 60g rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
• 3 tbsp (approx. 40g) Choca Mocha Super Protein Powder
• 3 tbsp tahini (sesame seed butter — low FODMAP)
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp raw cacao nibs (optional, for texture)
• 2–3 tbsp oat milk, to bind

Method

1. Mix oats, protein powder, tahini, maple syrup, and cacao nibs until combined.
2. Add oat milk gradually until mixture holds together when pressed.
3. Chill for 30 minutes, then roll into 10 balls.
4. Optional: roll in a pinch of cacao powder to finish.

Makes: 10 balls | Per ball (approx): 90 kcal | 5g protein | 9g carbs | 3.5g fat

Note: not suitable if pregnant or breastfeeding due to coffee content.

Recipe 3: Double Choc Brownie Protein Balls

Rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey. These use Double Choc Protein Porridge — a FODMAP Friendly certified blend of organic oats, plant protein, raw cacao, cacao nibs, and palmyra nectar — as both the base and the flavour. Because the porridge is already oat-based, you need fewer add-ins to build a perfect ball.

Ingredients

• 100g Double Choc Protein Porridge (dry)
• 2 tbsp smooth almond butter
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 3–4 tbsp oat milk, to bind
• Small handful of dairy-free dark chocolate chips (check for high FODMAP additives)

Method

1. Pour dry porridge mix into a bowl. Add almond butter, maple syrup, and chocolate chips.
2. Mix, then add oat milk until a sticky dough forms.
3. Chill for 30–45 minutes.
4. Roll into 10 balls. Dust with a little extra cacao if desired.

Makes: 10 balls | Per ball (approx): 95 kcal | 6g protein | 10g carbs | 3g fat

Recipe 4: Nutty Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Peanut butter obsessives, this one's yours. Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter Protein combines organic peanut protein, pea protein, chia protein, and palmyra jaggery. It is a Low FODMAP Friendly product (not certified, but formulated with low FODMAP conscious ingredients and free from all additives) — ideal for those who already know peanut products agree with them.

Ingredients

• 70g rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
• 3 tbsp (approx. 40g) Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter Protein
• 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter (100% peanuts, no additives)
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 3 tbsp oat milk, to bind

Method

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and stir well.
2. Add oat milk until mixture comes together.
3. Chill for 30 minutes.
4. Roll into 12 balls. Optional: press a small piece of dark chocolate on top.

Makes: 12 balls | Per ball (approx): 88 kcal | 5.5g protein | 8g carbs | 3.5g fat

Note: Nutty Nutty is Low FODMAP Friendly — not FODMAP Friendly certified. If you are in the elimination phase, opt for a certified product as your base.

Recipe 5: Blissful Cacao & Coconut Snowball Protein Balls

Light, tropical, and elegant. Back to the Blissful Brown Rice & Raw Cacao Protein — this time rolled in desiccated coconut for a snow-dusted finish. Desiccated coconut is low FODMAP at up to a 2 tablespoon serving per person, so this recipe keeps portions in check.

Ingredients

• 75g rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
• 3 heaped tbsp (approx. 45g) Blissful Brown Rice & Raw Cacao Protein
• 2 tbsp smooth almond butter
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp oat milk, to bind
• 3 tbsp desiccated coconut (unsweetened), for rolling

Method

1. Mix oats, protein powder, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla together.
2. Add oat milk until a firm dough forms.
3. Chill for 30 minutes.
4. Roll into 10 balls, then roll each ball in desiccated coconut to coat.
5. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

Makes: 10 balls | Per ball (approx): 88 kcal | 5g protein | 9g carbs | 3.5g fat

Make-Ahead & Storage Notes

All five recipes keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days in a sealed container. For longer storage, place in a single layer on a tray, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. They defrost in about 20 minutes at room temperature — perfect for batch prepping a week's worth of gut-friendly snacks in one go.

Shop That Protein

Every recipe above is built around That Protein — the UK's only brand making certified low FODMAP protein food, verified by FODMAP Friendly. Products are plant-based, made with organic ingredients, and entirely free from artificial flavours, sweeteners, fillers, and additives.

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