Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make snack that combines the irresistible flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with the power of protein. Perfect for a quick snack, post-workout recovery, or even a dessert alternative, these protein balls are packed with nutrients and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 teaspoons water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, mini chocolate chips, chocolate protein powder, peanut butter, honey, and water.
- Stir until everything is well combined. If the dough is too dry, add additional water, one teaspoon at a time.
- Using a small cookie scoop, portion the dough into 1 to 1 ½ inch balls.
- Roll the dough into balls using your hands and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to help the balls firm up.
- Once chilled, transfer the protein balls to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 9-10 days, or freeze them for 2-3 months.
Notes
- If the dough is too dry, slowly add water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Feel free to adjust the size of the protein balls to your preference.
- For vegan options, replace honey with maple syrup and use a vegan protein powder.
- For longer storage, keep these protein balls in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg