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Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe

Megan
Peanut butter protein balls are no bake energy bites made with simple ingredients such as peanut butter, protein powder and chocolate chips. These protein balls are easy to make and are perfect for a quick, healthy snack or on the go breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 26 balls

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 food scale or measuring cups
  • 1 small cookie scoop (1 tbsp, 15 ml) optional
  • 1 small baking sheet or large plate
  • 1 sheet parchment or wax paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (256 g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup (100 g) protein powder about 6 scoops
  • ½ cup (168 g) honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup (60 g) almond flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (44 g) mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Add the peanut butter, protein powder, honey or maple syrup, almond flour, vanilla extract and salt to a large mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients well until thoroughly combined. Stir in the chocolate chips until thoroughly mixed in. 
    1 cup (256 g) creamy peanut butter, 1 cup (100 g) protein powder, ½ cup (168 g) honey or maple syrup , ½ cup (60 g) almond flour , ½ teaspoon vanilla extract , ½ teaspoon salt , ¼ cup (44 g) mini chocolate chips
  • Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon sized spoon to scoop about 1 tablespoon sized ball into the palm of a clean hand. Roll the dough into a ball and place on a small lined baking sheet or large plate. Repat scooping and rolling until all the pb protein ball dough has been used. 
  • Chill the balls in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Transfer the chilled pb energy balls to an airtight container stored in the fridge and enjoy for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Store: Place the protein energy balls in an airtight container and store in the fridge for for up to 2 weeks. 
  • Add some oats. Rolled oats or old fashioned oats make a good addition to these peanut butter energy balls. Feel free to add up to 1 cup (90 g). Omit the almond flour if you add the oats.
  • Add chia or flax seeds. The addition of chia or flax seeds adds healthy omega-3 fats and fiber. Feel free to add 1 tablespoon chia or flaxseeds to the mix.
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