Peanut Butter Protein Balls (No Food Processor!)

Peanut butter protein balls are the proper high-protein snack to munch on post-workout or mid-day whenever you want one thing to tide you over! These protein balls have 9g of protein per ball and don’t require a meals processor!

We’re BIG followers of protein balls right here on Match Foodie Finds and have been making them since this web site launched in 2010! Heck, I’ve been making them since earlier than the web site as a fast grab-and-go snack in school.

These peanut butter protein balls are our hottest protein ball recipe on the location and rightfully so. They’re made with simply 6 substances and don’t require a meals processor.

What’s in these peanut butter protein balls?

• Peanut Butter- Although peanut butter provides an entire bunch of fantastic taste to this recipe, it additionally acts as a pleasant binder as nicely has provides moisture to this ball recipe. So, if you find yourself deciding what peanut butter to make use of on this recipe, make sure that it’s DRIPPY peanut butter!
• Protein powder- To not scare you, however what sort of protein powder you utilize will dictate how chalky your protein balls are! We used Backyard of Life protein powder in these balls and you may barely inform that there’s protein powder.
• Rolled Oats- Oats not solely add a wholesome dose of fiber to those balls, however they offer these protein balls a pleasant chew and act as an awesome binder to take in additional moisture.
• Honey- Honey is each the sweetener and the glue that holds these balls collectively! Don’t skip it!
• Chia Seeds-  These protein balls are an awesome supply of protein AND fiber and omega 3 fatty acids due to these chia seeds!
• Chocolate Chips- I imply, is there a greater mixture than peanut butter and chocolate? I didn’t assume so. Add the mini chocolate chips! Be at liberty to interchange the chocolate chips with vegan chocolate chips and even chopped up chocolate bar!

Variations

As an alternative of peanut butter, strive a unique nut butter reminiscent of cashew or almond. Add completely different add-ins into the dough for a straightforward twist reminiscent of:

• Chopped nuts
• Mini M&M’s
• Pumpkin seeds
• Raisins

What’s the finest protein powder for protein balls?

We get this query on a regular basis. What’s the finest protein powder? Fortunate for you, we’ve accomplished an in depth protein powder evaluate on the location and have some choices for you beneath. You’re greater than welcome to make use of a whey-based protein powder or plant-based.

Fast tip: ensure you just like the style of your protein powder. We’re not big followers of stevia, so simply look ahead to that on the label.

Can I take advantage of collagen powder as an alternative?

You positive can! I really choose it. Vital Proteins Vanilla Collagen has been my go-to on this protein balls recipe. I like how clean and creamy it’s and it doesn’t style like pretend positive! Plus, it’s additionally excessive in protein.

Why aren’t my peanut butter protein balls sticking collectively?

In case your protein balls usually are not sticking collectively you in all probability want so as to add just a little bit extra moisture. Add a teaspoon of water at a time till your protein balls stick collectively to type a ball!

PS: that is why we suggest utilizing an all-natural, drippy peanut butter as a result of that additional moisture helps these balls stick collectively.

Can I take advantage of a unique nut butter?

For those who don’t have peanut butter available you possibly can substitute the peanut butter with another DRIPPY nut butter. Simply be certain it’s DRIPPY.

• Cashew Butter
• Almond Butter
• Sunflower Seed Butter

How do I make protein balls all the identical measurement?

You can also make positive all of your protein balls are the identical measurement by utilizing a cookie dough scooper or a tablespoon.

How one can Retailer Protein Balls

For those who look in my freezer, there’s at all times a bag of protein balls! And this, is my most well-liked option to retailer them.

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper after which place the balls on the parchment paper.
2. Freeze them for two hours. You do that in order that they don’t stick to 1 one other within the bag.
3. Switch them right into a gallon-size plastic bag and take away as a lot air as doable. Freeze for as much as 3 months.

Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe

Our peanut butter protein balls are a reader favourite! They’re made with 6 substances, require NO meals processor, and have 9g protein per ball.

Prep:20 minutes minutes

Cook dinner:0 minutes minutes

Complete:20 minutes minutes

Directions 

• Place peanut butter, protein powder, rolled oats, chia seeds, honey, and mini chocolate chips right into a medium bowl.

• Use a picket spoon or your arms to combine the dough collectively. At this level, start so as to add water by the teaspoon.

• Relying on how drippy your peanut butter is, you’ll want so as to add kind of water. The water not solely helps moisten issues so your balls maintain form, however they really assist your balls grow to be much less chalky.

• Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop dough into your palms. Roll into balls till all dough is gone. You need to get someplace between 14-16 balls.

• Retailer within the fridge for as much as per week or within the freezer for as much as 3 months.

Ideas & Notes

• Protein powder: All protein powders are completely different and may require a unique quantity of water. For those who use a whey or collagen-based protein powder, you’ll seemingly want greater than 1/3 cup. We examined with Bulletproof Vanilla Collagen Protein Powder and Important Proteins Vanilla Protein Powder and wanted to make use of an additional 2.5 tablespoons of protein powder and no water.

Diet information

Energy: 141kcal Carbohydrates: 8g Protein: 9g Fats: 7g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 3g