Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls (Print Version)
Quick, no-bake protein balls loaded with peanut butter, chocolate, and wholesome oats. Perfect portable energy snack.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
07 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Stir until evenly blended.
02 - Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or hands until a thick, pliable dough forms.
03 - Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls, rolling firmly to hold their shape.
05 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
06 - Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months for longer storage.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Takes literally fifteen minutes from start to finish, which is about how long my patience lasts on busy days
- They actually taste like a treat instead of sad healthy food
02 -
- If your dough is too crumbly to roll, add another teaspoon of honey or a tiny splash of water
- Letting the mixture sit for five minutes before rolling makes everything stick together better
03 -
- Warm the peanut butter in the microwave for ten seconds if it is too stiff to mix
- Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform balls every time