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Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Peanut Butter Protein Balls are no-bake snacks that mix creamy peanut butter with oats and vanilla protein powder for a chewy, wholesome bite. Sweetened with honey and enhanced with vanilla and sea salt, they balance savory and sweet flavors. After blending the dry and wet ingredients, the mixture is formed into bite-sized balls, chilled to firm, then dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkled with flaky sea salt, adding a crisp chocolate shell that complements the soft centers.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
174 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup peanut butter creamy
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons protein powder vanilla
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- sea salt for sprinkling on top, flaky
Instructions
- Line a tray or baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Add the oats to a blender and blend until you have oat flour, about 30 seconds.
- In a medium bowl, combine the oat flour, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, vanilla, and sea salt. Stir with a spatula until well combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop, 1 tablespoon, to scoop to peanut butter mixture into balls. Place on prepared tray or sheet. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes or in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a medium microwave safe bowl. Place in the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals until smooth.
- Dip the peanut butter balls in melted chocolate and use a spoon to pour some chocolate over the top then lift and allow excess chocolate to run off.
- Return to the tray or baking sheet and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate balls for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set before serving. Once chocolate is set, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, layered with parchment or wax paper, for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- Freeze protein balls in an airtight container for up to 2 months for long-term storage.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour after chocolate coating to allow the chocolate to fully set.
- Use creamy peanut butter for better binding and texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
117mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.