Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Treat yourself to this high-protein snack anytime of day
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp water or milk (if needed)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts
- 1/2 tsp expresso powder (for mocha flavor)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients. In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients. Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix with a spoon or your hands until everything clumps together. If it's too dry and crumbly, add water or milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Add chocolate chips if using, then fold them into the mixture.
- Roll into balls using about 1 tablespoon of mixture per ball. Wetting your hands slightly prevents sticking. You should get about 24 balls total.
- Chill on a parchment-lined plate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.