Place the oats into the bowl of a food processor and process until the oats resemble flour.
Add the oats to a large bowl and combine them with the honey, peanut butter, chia seeds, protein powder, vanilla paste, and sea salt.
Once the ingredients are evenly combined, place parchment onto a baking sheet pan and roll the mixture into balls. This recipe makes 14-16 depending on the size you desire.
Place the dark chocolate chips and the coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 20 seconds and then stir, repeat until the chocolate is fully melted.
Using a spoon carefully dip the protein balls into the melted dark chocolate, once they are coated place them on the parchment lined baking sheet pan.
Place the pan into the refrigerator until the chocolate solidifies. To store place the protein balls into an airtight container in the refrigerator.
