Description
Rich chocolate, salty peanut butter, and a tender, chewy bite—these Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls deliver big flavor in a tiny package, making them perfect for a quick post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 g (1 cup) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 128 g (1/2 cup) natural creamy peanut butter
- 80 g (1/3 cup) honey or maple syrup
- 30 g (1 scoop / about 1/4 cup) chocolate protein powder
- 16 g (2 tbsp) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 1.5 g (1/4 tsp) salt
- Optional mix-ins: 60 g (1/4 cup) mini dark chocolate chips, 30 g (2 tbsp) chopped roasted peanuts, or 15 g (1 tbsp) chia seeds
Instructions
- Measure and combine the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add peanut butter and sweetener: Combine natural creamy peanut butter and honey or maple syrup to the dry mix, then add vanilla extract.
- Adjust texture and fold in mix-ins: If crumbly, add warm water or extra honey, then fold in optional mix-ins if using.
- Portion and shape: Use a scoop or tablespoon to portion dough and roll into balls.
- Chill to set: Place balls on a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator until firm.
- Store or serve: Transfer to an airtight container and serve at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 7.5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 7.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg