Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These 5-ingredient peanut butter protein balls are a quick, no bake snack made with oats, peanut butter and vanilla protein powder. They come together in minutes and are perfect for busy days.
Servings: 24 balls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops (50-60 grams) vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place oats, peanut butter, honey, protein powder and chocolate chips in a large bowl and stir to combine. Getting the mixture to combine takes a little arm muscle and it may seem too thick at first, but it will come together as you keep mixing. I used my hands to knead the dough near the end and that seems to help.
- Once combined, use a small cookie scoop to scoop and form the dough into balls.
- Store in a covered container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Nut butter: You can use any nut or seed butter you like, but a runny, natural peanut butter gives the best texture. Thicker nut butters can make the mixture harder to mix.
- Storage: Store the balls in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Let frozen balls thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.
- If the mixture is too dry or crumbly: This usually means the nut butter isn’t drippy enough. Add a small splash of water or milk to help the mixture bind and roll more easily.
- If the mixture is too wet: Add a little more rolled oats until the texture feels right.
- Difficulty forming balls: If the mixture won’t hold its shape, chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes before rolling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 ball | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g