Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls are a no-bake, energy-packed snack. Rich in protein, chocolate, and peanut butter flavor, they’re perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout boost, or guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add oats, cocoa powder, and protein powder. Mix until a thick dough forms.
- If using, fold in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Roll the mixture into small 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
For extra flavor, roll the balls in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts. Adjust sweetness with more or less honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate protein balls, peanut butter snack, no bake energy bites, healthy protein snack
