Description
A quick, no-bake recipe for chocolate peanut butter protein balls made with pantry staples. Perfect for busy weeknights, these balls are kid-approved, filling, and take only 10 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quick oats (or old-fashioned rolled oats)
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons flaxseed or chia seeds
- Optional: 1 scoop protein powder
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. If the peanut butter is stiff, microwave it for 15-20 seconds to soften. Stir until smooth.
- Add the oats, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Stir until every oat is coated and the mixture resembles thick, sticky dough.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. For a finer texture, you can pulse the mixture in a food processor for 10 seconds, or leave it chunky.
- Pinch off tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into balls between your palms. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or freeze for 15 minutes) to set before serving.
Notes
If the mixture is too sticky, add another tablespoon of oats. If it is too dry/crumbly, add another teaspoon of honey or peanut butter. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: no-bake, protein balls, peanut butter, chocolate, quick dinner, kid-friendly, meal prep, gluten-free option, vegan option