Description
Peanut Butter Protein Balls are quick, no-bake healthy snacks made with wholesome ingredients like oats, natural peanut butter, protein powder, and honey. These bite-sized treats are naturally sweetened, rich in protein, and perfect for busy days, workouts, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds or chia seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, flax or chia seeds, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla until a sticky but firm mixture forms.
- Fold in chocolate: Gently mix in chocolate chips or preferred add-ins.
- Shape balls: Roll mixture into 15–20 evenly sized balls using a tablespoon or cookie scoop.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Too dry? Add a little more peanut butter or a splash of plant milk.
- Too sticky? Mix in extra oats or protein powder.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Variations: Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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