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
Protein Balls with whey or plant-based protein powder and oats. No bake, healthy and such an easy and convenient snack!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 25 balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: North American
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 (4 scoops) whey protein powder, unflavoured
- 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.
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