High Protein Peanut Butter Energy Balls
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons almond milk (only if the mixture is too dry)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, and ground flax seeds. Stir them together until the protein powder is evenly distributed among the oats.
- Add the creamy peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the bowl. Use a sturdy spatula or a wooden spoon to stir everything together. The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips. If the dough feels too crumbly and won’t hold its shape when pressed, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between your palms to form a ball roughly 1 inch in diameter. Repeat this process until all the dough is used, which should yield about 12 balls.
- Place the energy balls on a plate or a parchment-lined tray. Put them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Chilling helps the oats absorb the moisture and improves the overall texture.