Name: No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: These provide a wonderful chewy texture and are full of fiber. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.; 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter: The “glue” that holds everything together. Use a natural, creamy peanut butter where the only ingredients are peanuts and salt.; ½ cup Chocolate Protein Powder: I use a whey or plant-based blend with a flavor we love. This boosts the protein and adds a rich, chocolatey taste.; ½ cup Honey or Maple Syrup: This adds natural sweetness and helps bind the balls. Use maple syrup for a vegan option.; ¼ cup Ground Flaxseed: A fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.; 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds: These tiny seeds pack a nutritional punch with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.; ½ cup Mini Chocolate Chips: Because everything is better with a little chocolate! Use dairy-free chips if necessary.; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: This enhances all the other flavors.; 2-4 tablespoons Water or Milk: You’ll add this only if the mixture is too dry.

Description

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls are quick and healthy energy bites made with oats, peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, and other wholesome ingredients, perfect for kids and busy families.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: These provide a wonderful chewy texture and are full of fiber. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter: The “glue” that holds everything together. Use a natural, creamy peanut butter where the only ingredients are peanuts and salt.
½ cup Chocolate Protein Powder: I use a whey or plant-based blend with a flavor we love. This boosts the protein and adds a rich, chocolatey taste.
½ cup Honey or Maple Syrup: This adds natural sweetness and helps bind the balls. Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
¼ cup Ground Flaxseed: A fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
2 tablespoons Chia Seeds: These tiny seeds pack a nutritional punch with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
½ cup Mini Chocolate Chips: Because everything is better with a little chocolate! Use dairy-free chips if necessary.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: This enhances all the other flavors.
2–4 tablespoons Water or Milk: You’ll add this only if the mixture is too dry.

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, honey (or maple syrup), ground flaxseed, and chia seeds
Using a sturdy spatula or your hands, mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and vanilla extract until they are evenly distributed
Test the dough for consistency. If it’s too dry, add water or milk one tablespoon at a time
Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it into a ball. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Refrigerate the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes to let the protein balls firm up

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 115 kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg