This peanut butter protein ball recipe is so simple to make with ingredients you most likely have in your pantry! Full of protein and sure to curb your sweet tooth, these protein balls will quickly become a family favorite!
These peanut butter protein balls have become a staple in our fridge. They are easy to grab for a quick snack, help us to meet our protein requirements and they are delicious! I love adding mini M&M’s for a little crunch and they just make them more fun, but you can literally add just about anything you like to these. Not only are they delicious, but they’re so easy to make that they will quickly take the place of store bought protein snacks.
Grocery List-Things You’ll Need
- 1 Cup Old Fashioned or Quick Oats
- 1/2 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/3 Cup Honey
- 1/2 Cup Semi Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- Mini M&M’s (optional)
- Protien Powder (optional)
- Cookie Scoop
- Parchment Paper
How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- Add all ingredients listed above in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. If mixture doesn’t hold together well, you can add more oats if mixture is too sticky. If mixture is too dry, add a little more peanut butter.
- Chill mixture in refrigerator for an hour. This helps the mixture to hold together and roll into balls.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop the protein ball mixture into the palm of your hand and form into uniform size balls.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container using parchment paper to line between layers if needed. Protein balls can be refrigerated for up to a week or place in freezer for up to 3 months.
This recipe will make approximately 12 protein balls.
Protein Ball Variations
There are so many variations and options to make these protein balls your own!
- Substitute the peanut butter with another kind of nut butter
- Add flax seed, chia seed or sunflower seed instead of chocolate chips and M&M’s
- Make protein bars instead of balls by adding mixture to an 8×8 parchment lined pan and flatten mixture to form bars. Refrigerate and then cut into individual bars.
Final Thoughts
I hope you give these peanut butter protein balls a try and love them as much as we do! Be sure to save the recipe by printing the recipe card below or saving to your Pinterest board!
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Peanut Butter Protein Balls are a quick and easy snack that is packed full of protein, easy to make with pantry staples and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Old Fashioned or Quick Oats
- 1/2 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/3 Cup Honey
- 1/2 Cup Semi Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 1/4 Cup Mini M&M's (optional)
- 1 Scoop Protein Powder of choice (optional)
Instructions
Add all ingredients listed above in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. If mixture doesn't hold together well, you can add more oats if mixture is too sticky. If mixture is too dry, add a little more peanut butter.
Chill mixture in refrigerator for an hour. This helps the mixture to hold together and roll into balls.
Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop the protein ball mixture into the palm of your hand and form approximately 12 1 inch size balls.
Store protein balls in an airtight container using parchment paper to line between layers if needed. Protein balls can be refrigerated for up to a week or place in freezer for up to 3 months.
NOTE: This recipe will make approximately 12 protein balls. See variation ideas in blog post.
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