Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls: A Delicious Snack!
Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a quick energy boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate flavor)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats and protein powder, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute almond butter for peanut butter for a different flavor.
- These balls can be frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg