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Peanut Butter Protein Balls
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Peanut Butter Protein Balls

These peanut butter protein balls taste like cookie dough with 4 grams of protein per ball. You can customize the flavor with any mix-ins you love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 balls
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup rolled oats see notes, old fashioned
  • ½ cup peanut butter all-natural
  • 2 tablespoons flax seeds ground
  • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats,flax seeds, hemp hearts, and salt. Stir well, then add in the peanut butter and honey and stir again.
  2. If the dough feels too sticky to roll into balls, add one more tablespoon of hemp hearts and stir again. The mixture should hold its shape when pinched between your fingers.
  3. Scoop the dough by heaping tablespoons, and then roll them between your hands to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and place the balls on a pan lined with parchment paper as you go.
  4. You can serve these right away, or store them in the fridge for an hour to firm up. Once firm, transfer them to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for 1 of 12 balls. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • Rolled Oats Note: Buy certified gluten-free oats if you need a gluten-free recipe. Use quick oats for a softer texture compared to old-fashioned rolled oats.
  • Peanut Butter Note: Use all-natural peanut butter for the best results. (The kind you need to stir when opening the jar.) If the dough isn't sticking together well, add another tablespoon of peanut butter for binding. Feel free to swap this for almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter if you prefer.
  • For a higher-protein ball: Check out my Protein Ball recipe made with protein powder.

Nutrition Information

Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 97mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 97mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.