Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Peanut butter protein balls are the perfect health(ier) snack! You can make them ahead of time and have a treat snack for the week. Their combination of protein, carbs, and fat means you will actually be satisfied with these delicious little treats!

Peanut Butter Protein Balls Great Ingredients

• Oats: There’s a great amount of fiber hidden in these little oats! The resistant starch will assist in keeping you full and feeds your gut bacteria
• Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter is my go-to because it is the easiest to work with but it also is able to help bind the protein balls together better than compared to crunchy peanut butter
• Honey: Bring on the sweetness! Honey adds flavor, sweetness, and acts as another binder. If you are looking for an alternative you can use maple syrup! It will still add the same benefits as honey
• Protein powder: Make sure to use your favorite brand! Because these aren’t blended and have minimal ingredients the protein powder flavor will come through. I use Sun Warrior vanilla protein powder because it doesn’t have an overwhelming protein taste but still has 18g of protein per scoop!

Crazy Easy and Super Simple

Peanut butter protein balls have recently become something most people are familiar with lately- but why? They are easy to make and have simple ingredients! You pretty much only need one bowl and a sturdy spoon! The ingredients are simple and may be something you already have on-hand. You can whip up a quick batch without having to make a run to the store!

Protein Balls Nutrition Break-Down

Each ball roughly has:

135 calories

7g of protein

15g of carbohydrates

6g of fat

This means that these protein balls have a great ratio of protein, carbs, and fats that will provide sustenance and won’t leave you continually opening your fridge for something else!

Want More?

Check out my other protein ball flavors!

I made a super fun flavor combo: Strawberry Lemonade and Apple Pie!

If you try any of my protein ball flavors definitely leave a comment on how you liked them or any changes you made that turned out delicious (-or not!)

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Balls

Ingredients

  

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Peanut Butter Protein Balls

• 1 and 1/2 Cup Quick Oats divided
• 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter creamy
• 1/4 Cup Honey
• 2 Scoops Vanilla Protein Powder

Optional

• 1/4 Cup Chocolate Chips
• 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil
• 1/2 Cup Pretzels

Instructions

 

• Add 1 cup of quick oats to a blender and quickly pulse.
• In a bowl combine pulsed oats, additional 1/2 cup of oats, peanut butter, honey, and protein powder using a paddle mixer or a large spoon.
• Once formed into a large single lump you are done mixing.
• Use a 1-inch cookie scoop to evenly portion your balls (or eyeball it). Roll together using both hands. Add to a pan iced with parchment paper. Repeat until all dough is used.
• Let cool in fridge for 30 minutes.
• Once chilled, add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, intermittently stirring.
• Add pretzels to blender and quickly pulse. Pour pieces on a plate.
• Dip protein balls in melted chocolate and immediately roll in pretzel pieces.
• Once complete return protein balls to fridge to harden.
• Enjoy!

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