Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls (Printable version)
Fudgy peanut butter chocolate energy bites made with oats, protein powder, and dark chocolate chips. Ready in 15 minutes, no baking required.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
07 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly until well blended.
02 - Add the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until a uniform dough forms.
03 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls, packing firmly to hold shape.
05 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- They come together in fifteen minutes flat, which is honestly faster than deciding what to order for takeout
- Keep a batch in your fridge and suddenly healthy snacking feels like treating yourself instead of a chore
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- If your dough feels too dry to roll, add another teaspoon of honey and let it sit for a minute before trying again
- Warm peanut butter mixes easier than cold, so pop it in the microwave for fifteen seconds if you are struggling
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly with water between rolling to keep the dough from sticking to your palms
- These balls firm up significantly after chilling, so do not worry if they feel soft going into the fridge