Peanut Butter Protein Balls With Chocolate Chips Recipe
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons water (if mixture is too dry)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, protein powder, and salt. Ensuring the dry ingredients are well-mixed prevents any clumps of protein powder in the final snack.
- Add the creamy peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a sturdy spatula or a wooden spoon to stir everything together until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Using mini chips ensures you get a little bit of chocolate in every single bite.
- Check the texture of the dough. If it feels too crumbly to hold its shape, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a rollable consistency. If it is too sticky, you can add a tablespoon more of oats.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between your palms to form a ball. You should be able to make about 12 medium-sized protein balls.
- Place the finished balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray. Put them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps them firm up and allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.