Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These simple, nutritious peanut butter protein balls combine creamy peanut butter, wholesome oats, and quality protein powder for a perfect on-the-go snack that satisfies cravings while boosting energy levels throughout your busy day.
Servings: 14 balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup runny natural peanut butter
- 1 cup quick oats
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl add all of the ingredients and stir well to combine.
- The mixture should be thick like cookie dough.
- Place the mixture in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the fridge. Working with about a tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough to make about 14 balls.
- Enjoy! Keep extras in the fridge.
Notes
- Feel free to use old fashioned oats or even oat flour in this recipe.
- If the mixture is too dry, try adding water, a tablespoon at a time, until it comes together.
- If the mixture is too wet, try adding more oats and/or more protein powder, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture comes together.
- You can add other things if you'd like like mini chocolate chips, coconut, or chia seeds. You can add a few tablespoons of these with no issues.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 14 balls | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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