Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Chocolate peanut butter protein balls combine peanut butter, rolled oats, protein powder, and maple syrup into an easy and healthy snack or dessert. They're ready in 10 minutes and perfect for meal prep for the week. Gluten-free easily made dairy-free.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls, Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls, peanut butter chocolate protein balls

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings balls

Calories 126kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

1 cup natural peanut butter (256 grams - you can use smooth or chunky)
1/2 cup rolled oats (50 grams)
1/2 cup chocolate protein powder (50 grams)
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 tablespoons cacao nibs
pinch of sea salt
for topping: flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

Mix ingredients. To a medium-large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except your cacao nibs and stir well to combine until a dough forms. The mixture will get a little crumbly at first but will come together. Add cacao nibs and mix into evenly incorporated.
Form into balls. Using a tablespoon as a scoop, form 18 equal-size balls. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
Enjoy!

Notes

I like chocolate plant-based protein because it adds some sweetness and the consistency works the best. You will want a thicker consistency to help absorb the liquid of the nut butter. I find plant-based protein usually has that. If you don’t have plant-based protein, you can try to substitute your favorite protein, but I would be careful of the ratios. Whey and collagen will need a different amount of liquid. See the section ‘Can I use a different protein powder’ in the post for suggestions.
if the batter is too wet, either add more protein powder or oats. Add little by little until desired consistency.
if the batter is too dry add a little more milk.

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