Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

These chocolate peanut butter protein balls are chewy, chocolatey, and jam-packed with protein. Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare them and there's no baking required!

The Best Protein Balls

These no bake protein balls are the perfect quick and easy treat to make for a midday energy boost, a pre-workout - or post-workout - snack, or even a speedy breakfast.

And not only are they a fantastic source of healthy protein, but they're also insanely delicious and so easy to make. These protein balls are made with your favorite chocolate protein powder (or vanilla protein powder), peanut butter, rolled oats, and just a few other simple ingredients.

Sounds pretty quick + simple right?

Well, in just 15 minutes, you can make a whole batch of these addictive energy balls and refrigerate - or freeze - them to enjoy whenever you need a little protein boost.

Ingredients To Make Protein Balls

Again, 5 ingredients are all you need to make this chocolate peanut butter protein balls recipe.

And there's a good chance you already have everything you need at home since these are all super common pantry staples.

So, to make this protein balls recipe you'll need:

• 1 ½ Cup Rolled Oats
• 1 Cup Peanut Butter (no sugar added)
• ¼ Cup Honey or Maple Syrup
• 2 Scoops of Chocolate Protein Powder
• ¼ Cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips

Super simple, right?

Now, if you want to keep these energy bites as healthy as possible, I suggest using sugar free chocolate chips. I like to use these Lily's sugar free ones, but you can use anything that you want!

For the maple syrup, I highly recommend making my sugar free maple syrup. Not only is it sugar-free, but it's carb-free and calorie-free too.

Also, if you have any oats leftover after making this recipe you can always put them to use by making this protein overnight oats recipe next. 

Oh, and if you're interested in a fat bombs version of these energy bites, I also have a peanut butter cookie dough fat bombs recipe that's just as tasty and it's perfect if you're following a low carb or keto diet.

Customize Your Protein Balls

Alright, so the great thing about this protein balls recipe is that there are a ton of ways to switch it up. Basically the possibilities are endless with how you make 'em, so you really won't ever get tired of them!

For example, you can swap out the peanut butter with any nut butter of your choice. With that said, almond butter and sunflower seed butter are some of the best high protein options you can try to make these energy bites with.

Also, you don't have to stick to just chocolate protein powder here. Vanilla protein powder, peanut butter protein powder, or any flavor protein powder would work great in this recipe too.

And, as for the chocolate chips, feel free to go with any flavor your heart desires. Lily's sells a ton of different sugar free ones - from caramel to white chocolate, all of the ones I've had are awesome!

How to Make Protein Balls

So, you can make a batch of about 12 of these protein balls in just three easy steps: mix, scoop, and refrigerate.

Yup, making these is as easy as that!

That's basically all there is to it! There's no baking, chopping, or melting involved, so this is the ultimate snack to make when you're busy or aren't in the mood to bake.

Now, let's not waste any more time and I'll show you how to make energy bites!

Step 1: Combining the Ingredients

First, measure out all your ingredients - the rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey or syrup, protein powder, and chocolate chips.

Then, mix everything together in a large bowl until fully combined and you have a somewhat compact protein ball mixture.

I find a rubber spatula gets the job done the quickest, but a spoon, fork, or even clean hands with gloves would work too.

Step 2: Shaping your Protein Balls

When all the ingredients are fully combined, you can get shaping.

Use a small cookie scoop - or a regular spoon - to scoop out equal amounts of the peanut butter protein balls and use clean hands to shape each energy bite into a ball.

Now, if your protein balls somehow won't stick together, you can mix in an extra tablespoon of natural peanut butter until it's sticky enough to shape.

Then, once that's done, you should end up with around 12 protein balls.

Step 3: Refrigerate and Set

Finally, transfer your protein balls into an airtight container and refrigerate until they set, around 30 minutes.

By the way, if you absolutely can't wait to dig into these protein powder energy balls, you can actually have them at room temperature too.

You don't have to refrigerate them at all, chilling these protein balls in the fridge just makes them firmer.

However you decide to eat these energy bites, they'll be delicious, so enjoy!

How to Store Protein Balls

As you know, this energy balls recipe will make about 12 of this protein packed snack. But when I make this recipe, I like to whip up a double batch so I have plenty of energy balls to eat throughout the week!

I find that having a healthy snack like this on hand makes it convenient to keep me on track. Also, my 2 year old loves 'em too.

So, don't be afraid to keep a bunch on hand! These no bake peanut butter protein balls will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

How To Freeze Protein balls

Now, you can also make a huge batch and freeze the rest so you can enjoy them whenever you have a sweet craving.

If you want to do that, transfer them to a freezer bag, squeeze all the extra air out before storing, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Then, to eat them, just let them chill at room temperature or until they're soft enough to bite into. 

FAQs About This Protein Balls Recipe

Are protein balls good for you?

Generally, yes protein balls can be very good for you. As long as you're eating protein balls that are made with natural healthy ingredients and aren't made with too much sugar or processed add-ins. This recipe is the perfect example of a healthy protein balls recipe. It uses all nutrient-packed ingredients like nut butter, rolled oats, and protein powder.

What is the purpose of protein balls?

Protein balls are ideal for healthy snacking and make for a great dessert if you have a sweet tooth. They are a nutritious way to solve sugary snack cravings and give you extra energy. These energy balls are packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein to keep you full and satisfied in between meals, improve your workout, or aid in recovery post-workout. Also, they're a popular alternative to the usual protein powder shakes as they deliver all the benefits of your favorite protein powder but in a delicious bite-sized form.

Wrapping It All Up

Well, that's how to make protein balls from scratch!

This energy balls recipe is probably one of my favorite quick and easy snacks to make whenever I need a boost throughout the day or am craving sweets.

They're quick & easy to make, incredibly tasty, and just so filling and satisfying.

I hope you enjoy these protein powder balls as much as I do.

Be sure to let me know in the comments what you think if you make them! 

Oh, and for more delicious recipes like this one, be sure to check out my Youtube channel and Instagram page!

More Protein Recipes

By the way, if you're looking to add some more protein to your diet or just want some more delicious high protein recipes, I have a ton on the blog that you have to try next!

Check all of these out:

• Oreo protein shake
• Protein mug cake
• Protein waffles
• Wendy's Frosty protein shake
• Protein peanut butter cookies

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