Peanut Butter Protein Balls
With temperatures rising and summer activities season here, I’m on a mission to create more healthy snacks and on-the-go recipes. In the past few months, I have made these peanut butter protein balls with oatmeal, flaxseed and experimenting with both plant-based and whey protein powder. These super easy and healthy peanut butter balls are equally packed with fiber, protein and good for you carbs providing the optimal nutrition.
Last time I took a container full on our recent trip to Vancouver Island. It was a perfect way to avoid all the sugary junk on the ferry, while exploring and in between the meals driving in the car.
Whey Vs. Plant-Based Protein Powder
As you may or may not know, different protein powders act absolutely different – plant-based being “thirsty” and whey not. My kids loved-loved-loved whey protein balls because you can’t taste protein powder. Plant-based version is a bit more gritty but is made without honey or maple syrup. So you pick depending on your taste.
Enjoy these homemade protein balls!
How to Make Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
- Melt peanut butter and thick honey (if using) on a stovetop or in a microwave.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add all ingredients except chocolate chips. Stir well and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Before rolling into balls, scoop a bit of mixture and see if it’s rolling nicely. Add a bit of water or oats if necessary.
- Using small scoop, pack it tightly with mixture and roll.
- With plant-based version, I just release the scoop without rolling.
More Homemade Protein Balls Recipes:
- Almond joy protein balls – these taste so good freshly made.
- Coconut protein balls – my most favorite easy protein ball recipe.
- And check out my other 17 protein snack recipes. Snack healthy!
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients
Whey Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- 1 cup peanut butter warmed up
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 5 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup flaxseed ground
- 1 cup quick or rolled oats
- 60 gr whey protein powder 4 scoops, unflavored
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
Plant-Based Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- 1 cup peanut butter warmed up
- 60 gr 2 scoops plant-based protein powder, vanilla
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup quick or rolled oats
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add all ingredients except chocolate chips. Stir well and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Before rolling into balls, scoop a bit of mixture and see if it's rolling nicely. Add a bit of water or oats if necessary. Using small scoop, pack it tightly with mixture and roll. With plant-based version, I just release the scoop without rolling.
Store: Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
Notes
- If using thick honey, warm it up on a stovetop or in a microwave.
- Check the volume of your protein powder scoop.
Nutrition
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Do you recommend using a natural No added sugar peanut butter rather than kraft peanut butter ?
Yes. Any peanut butter with only “peanuts” on the ingredients list basically.
I make these for my high school daughter’s basketball team, with rave reviews! This year we have a peanut butter allergy, so I’m going to try it with almond butter….
Oh, how nice! ALmond butter would be great!
Love this recipe! Quick and easy to make and they taste delicious! The hardest part was not eating them all at once!
🙂 Glad you like them that much!
So good these peanut butter protein balls.