Healthy Peanut Butter Protein Balls (no chocolate)

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These Healthy Peanut Butter Protein Balls will satisfy your sweet tooth with a boost of protein powder. Made with 6 simple ingredients and no food processor. Let’s get rolling and energized!

Peanut butter protein balls on plate next to a bowl of protein powder, chia seeds and honey.

Are you tired of feeling like a sloth after snacking on junk food? Say no more!

Healthy peanut butter protein balls are here to revolutionize your snacking game. Especially if you loved my Protein Almond Balls!

These little balls of bliss are packed with muscle-building protein powder, gut-friendly fiber, and nourishing healthy fats that will keep you feeling full and energized all day long.

Gone are the days of settling for store-bought snacks filled with mysterious ingredients and artificial flavors.

🥜 Why You Will Love This Recipe

A delicious protein-packed snack.

No food processor necessary.

No-bake.

Perfect for meal prep.

Quick grab-and-go snack throughout the week.

Freezer-friendly.

With these healthy peanut butter protein balls, you have full control over the quality and composition of your snacks – just pure, wholesome goodness.

It’s a fun and easy process that anyone can master, like my easy Chia Seed Date Bliss Balls.

Put your apron on, grab your ingredients, and get ready to make the easiest peanut butter protein balls.

Just be prepared to be bombarded with requests for the recipe from all your friends and family!

Close up of a protein ball sitting on top of other balls.

🍌 Serving Suggestions

Here are some serving suggestions for when you make these delicious and nutritious peanut butter protein balls:

On-the-go snack: Peanut butter protein balls are the perfect healthy snack to grab when you’re in a rush. Pack a few in a small container or plastic bag and you’re ready to go.

Pre-workout fuel: Enjoy some protein balls before your workout for an energy boost and to help build and repair muscle.

Post-workout recovery: Have a few after a workout as they are packed with protein powder to aid in muscle recovery.

Breakfast: Have a peanut butter protein ball as part of your breakfast for a quick and easy protein boost to start your day off right.

Dessert: Satisfy your sweet tooth by serving them alongside fresh fruit and ice cream for dessert for added protein for your evening.

Party snacks: These are perfect for parties and gatherings. Arrange them on a platter and watch them disappear in no time!

Gift giving: Wrap up a batch of protein balls in a decorative container or jar and give them as a thoughtful and healthy gift to your friends and family.

📋 Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Ingredients to make healthy peanut butter protein balls is natural protein powder, ground cinnamon, honey, chia seeds, protein powder and old-fashioned rolled oats.

Old-fashioned rolled oats: This recipe hasn’t been tested using quick oats or instant oats. If you would like to try, I recommend substituting the rolled oats for quick oats using the same quantity.

Protein powder: Use either unflavored or vanilla protein powder. You can also use any flavor of protein powder you like.

Natural peanut butter: Either smooth or crunchy peanut butter works. Can be substituted with almond butter or cashew butter. Use natural peanut butter that contains only peanuts and salt, rather than processed versions that may contain added sugars and oils. Keep in mind the texture can change using these.

Honey: Use runny honey, not solid honey such as raw solidified honey.

Chia seeds: can be substituted with another seed such as flaxseeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds or psyllium husk.

Ground cinnamon: can be removed from the recipe or substituted with another spice such as cardamom or nutmeg.

🥣 Step By Step Instructions (with photos)

There is a full and detailed recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step one: In a large mixing bowl, add oats, protein powder, chia seeds and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.

Mixing the dry ingredients together in a glass mixing bowl.

Step two: Add peanut butter and honey. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until well combined and a soft dough forms.

Adding wet ingredients to the dry mixture and mixing it altogether.

Step three: Scoop up 1 tablespoon (30g/1 oz) of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place on a tray or in the storage container you’ll be using. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Enjoy!

Protein peanut butter balls sitting on top of each other.

💭 Expert Tips

Test the mixture to see if it sticks together: Before rolling all your protein balls, test one by rolling it into a ball and if it sticks together, the mixture is ready.

If the mixture is too dry: Add water or extra honey, one tablespoon at a time until the mixture sticks together when rolled into a ball and they have more moisture.

Double the recipe for meal prep: You can simply double this recipe to make 20 protein balls and freeze half to enjoy later.

⏲️ Storage Instructions

Store protein balls in an airtight container, at room temperature or in the fridge, for 1 week.

Freeze protein balls by placing them in either an airtight container or zip-lock bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

Thaw frozen protein balls at room temperature for 30 minutes or longer until they’ve softened. Alternatively, defrost them in the fridge overnight.

Close up of protein powder balls on plate.

💬 Recipe FAQ’s

Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned rolled oats?

I have not tested this recipe using quick oats but I think it should be a fine substitute for rolled oats. Use the same quantity listed in the recipe which is 1/2 cup (45g).

Can I use any flavor of protein powder?

Yes! Go ahead and get creative with any flavor of protein powder you desire.

Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?

Yes! Simply replace the honey with maple syrup using the same quantity. The flavor will be different. You can also use rice malt syrup.

Are these gluten-free?

Unfortunately no. The oats are not gluten-free. If you would like to make gluten-free PB protein balls, simply find certified gluten-free rolled oats.

What if the mixture is too dry?

Try adding water or extra honey, one tablespoon at a time until the mixture sticks together when rolled into balls and they have more moisture.

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