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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls combine rolled oats, protein powder, hemp seed, and peanut butter for a dense, chewy snack. The mixture is bound with maple syrup and moistened with water for easy rolling, while chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness. No baking is required, making them a convenient grab-and-go option. The balls offer a hearty texture from the oats and hemp seeds, balanced by the creamy peanut butter and bursts of chocolate.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
20
Balls
Calories:
131 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup protein powder of choice
- 4 Tbsp hemp seed
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- Pinch salt sea salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
- 2-4 Tbsp water
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients (except for the water) to a food processor. Note: if you don't own a food processor, you can use a large mixing bowl and mix everything together by hand.
- Process until everything is well-combined. If need be, add 1 to 4 tablespoons of water (or any type of milk), and process well, until the peanut butter ball mixture presses together easily.
- Stir the chocolate chips into the cookie dough until they are well-distributed throughout. Note: you can also add the chocolate chips to the food processor with the other ingredients to blend them into the mixture.
- Form 16 to 20 balls out of the peanut butter mixture.
- If you have a cookie scoop, now is a great time to use it!
- Enjoy as a snack or a light dessert!
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Notes
- Use an unflavored or vanilla protein powder according to personal preference for flavor variations.
- If using salted peanut butter, consider omitting added salt to avoid oversalting.
- Adjust water quantity between 2 to 4 tablespoons to ensure the mixture binds well for shaping into balls.
- Store the formed protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the protein balls for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Ball (of 20)
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 Balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Ball (of 20) | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.