Easy to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls are perfectly poppable snacks that will keep you going throughout the day! Oats, flaxseed, protein powder and more are combined to create the best on the go snack or breakfast. They’re sweet, chewy, and perfectly filling!
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
If you’re a busy person, chances are you need a snack that can travel with you. Whether you’re dealing with a crazy day in the office, cleaning the house, or driving across town, you need a snack that will actually hit the spot and fill you up.
Peanut butter and chocolate protein balls are tasty, so they actually satisfy your craving. Plus, they’ve got just enough protein to actually curb your appetite and give you energy to get through the day. Eat a few before your next workout or while you’re chasing kids around the house for an extra energy kick!
Why You’ll Love this Energy Bites Recipe:
- FILLING: The combination of peanut butter and protein powder work together to curb your appetite.
- TASTY: If you love peanut butter and chocolate flavors combined with chewy oats, you’re going to love these tasty protein balls!
- EASY TO MAKE: This is a quick and easy no-bake recipe that even the kids can help you with.
All-natural ingredients mix together to create these seriously satisfying chocolate peanut butter protein balls. They make a healthy meal prep breakfast, so they’re ready to go every morning.
Be sure to try these Walnut Brownie Protein Balls and these Peanut Butter Energy Balls too!
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Combine the oats, flaxseed, and protein powder.
- Add peanut butter.
- Scoop the protein balls and place them on a prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate, then enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- I love the chocolatey flavor from the protein powder! However, you can substitute it with peanut butter protein powder for even more PB flavor.
- Use a good-quality honey to ensure that your protein balls are as naturally flavored as possible.
Use 60 grams of your favorite kind of chocolate protein powder! This is typically about 2 scoops, but make sure to read the label or weigh the powder before adding.
Yes! Instead of peanut butter, try using cashew or almond butter for a little something different.
Replace the peanut butter with an equal amount of a nut butter alternative (like sunflower seed butter) and make sure all of the other ingredients you use are also nut-free.
To ensure these protein balls are gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and protein powder.
Chocolate chips and honey are the perfect touches of sweetness in these protein-packed little snacks.
Tips!
- Use parchment paper on your baking sheet! This will make the chilling process easier to clean up afterward, and it helps to prevent the balls from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Use a cookie scoop while scooping the balls. If you try to freehand it, the balls may end up unevenly sized.
- If you don’t have time to chill the protein balls for an hour, no worries! They can be enjoyed immediately.
Chewy, sweet, and oh so peanut buttery – there is SO much to love about these healthy protein balls.
How long do these chocolate peanut butter protein balls last?
Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Make sure they’ve chilled in a single layer in the refrigerator first to prevent the protein balls from sticking to each other.
What kind of oats should I use?
For best results, use old-fashioned rolled oats. In a pinch, you can use quick oats but they won’t have the same chewy texture.
Can I use any kind of chocolate chips?
I love using mini chocolate chips in this recipe but regular-size chocolate chips of any kind (white, milk, dark) are all delicious choices.
When you need a snack to hold you over to the next meal, skip the overpriced protein bars from the store! Instead, make these quick, easy, and delicious chocolate peanut butter protein balls.
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Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Easy to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls are perfectly poppable snacks that will keep you going throughout the day! Oats, flaxseed, protein powder and more are combined to create the best on the go snack. They’re sweet, chewy, and perfectly filling!
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the oats, flaxseed, and protein powder together.
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup ground flaxseed, 2 ounces chocolate protein powder
Add the peanut butter and honey. Use a hand mixer or spatula to combine.
1¼ cups natural peanut butter, ½ cup honey
Stir in the chocolate chips.
1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Use a 1-tablespoon-sized scoop to scoop out protein balls. Use your hands to shape the scoops into balls and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If the mixture begins to dry out, microwave the mixture for 15 seconds (this may slightly melt the chocolate chips). Repeat until all of the protein ball mixture has been shaped into balls.
To prevent protein balls from sticking to each other, wrap the baking sheet in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before combining the protein balls into an airtight container. Protein balls can be enjoyed immediately without any additional chill time.
Becky’s tips
- Use parchment paper on your baking sheet! This will make the chilling process easier to clean up afterwards, and it helps to prevent the balls from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Use a cookie scoop while scooping the balls. If you try to freehand it, the balls may end up unevenly sized.
- If you don’t have time to chill the protein balls for an hour, no worries! They can be enjoyed immediately.
Storage: Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Make sure they’ve chilled in a single layer in the refrigerator first to prevent the protein balls from sticking to each other.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1ball Calories: 148kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0.01g Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) Sodium: 52mg (2%) Potassium: 145mg (4%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 8g (9%) Vitamin A: 4IU Vitamin C: 0.04mg Calcium: 30mg (3%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
