No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Delicious and nutritious no-bake protein balls made with peanut butter, oats, and chocolate protein powder. Perfect for a healthy snack!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- Optional: chocolate chips or nuts for mixing in
Instructions
- Mix the Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, oats, chocolate protein powder, and honey. Mix until well combined.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, stir in chocolate chips or nuts. This extra touch can add delightful textures and flavors!
- Form into Balls: Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Feel free to make them as big or small as you like!
- Chill for Firmness: Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This step keeps them from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Let Them Set: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. This ensures they firm up nicely and are easy to handle.
- Enjoy Your Healthy Snack: Indulge in these little power-packed bites as a nourishing snack any time of day!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for 2-3 months. Use natural peanut butter for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg