Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These no-bake protein balls combine peanut butter, oats, honey, plant-based protein powder, sesame seeds, and chocolate chips for an easy make-ahead snack.
Yield: 16 servings
Calories: 172cal
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula or sturdy mixing spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- wax paper
- Plate or small baking sheet
- food safe gloves optional
Materials
- 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup chocolate peanut butter spread
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 scoops plant-based vanilla protein powder
- ⅓ cup milk chocolate chips, plus more if desired
- ⅛ cup sesame seeds
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract or vanilla concentrate
- pinch coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir until everything is evenly combined and the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Line a plate or small baking sheet with wax paper.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms to form approximately 16 one-inch balls.
- Arrange the protein balls on the wax paper.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm.
- Transfer the chilled protein balls to a sealed food-storage bag or airtight container and keep refrigerated.
Notes
nutritional values are only an estimate
- Reduced-fat peanut butter is my family’s flavor preference, but regular creamy or crunchy peanut butter may be substituted.
- Protein powders vary in flavor and absorbency, so changing brands may affect the taste and consistency.
- If the mixture is too sticky, mix in a small amount of rolled oats.
- If it is tooly too dry or crumbly, add a small spoonful of peanut butter or honey.
- Flaxseed can replace the sesame seeds, although my family prefers the milder sesame-seed flavor.
- Add more chocolate chips for a stronger chocolate flavor.
- This recipe contains peanuts and sesame. Depending on the products selected, it may also contain milk or other allergens. Check every package label when preparing it for someone with food allergies.
Nutrition
Calories: 172cal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg