Are protein balls supposed to be sticky?

I've made these protein balls 3 times and I use the recipe that I was given here: 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup protein powder, 1 cup oatmeal and I use SF Caramel Divinci syrup to moisten.  I've used different amounts of syrup and all 3 times it still comes out sticky!  Am I doing something wrong????

Make a batch without any syrup for the initial mixing up...If they won't stick together on there own when you try to form them into balls, then you can just dribble a little liquid ( and I mean little, like the amount might get from a spray mister ) on until it is just wet enough to form the balls...after I shape them I roll them again in unsweetened cocoa powder, to make them a little more chocolatey and store in an airtight container in the fridge...Also I add about 5 splenda packets to my initial mix up, that of course means a little more dry ingredient in the first place, if you don't want to add the splenda you could probably put in an extra tbsp or 2 of protein powder to get you dry ingredients up a little bit, that will help combat the stickiness... Good Luck,  I make these all the time, with varying changes in the flavors of protein powder and sometime with rice crispies instead of oatmeal... Alesia

I don't use the syrup - I use splenda and a little no-sugar honey. The mix is kind of dry but will stick together as you form the balls.

I like to roll mine in chopped pecans and that keeps them from sticking together. Have a great day. Rich