These no-bake peanut butter protein balls are a peanut butter lover’s dream. They’re packed with protein, super filling, and ready in just five minutes!
As someone who is always trying out a new fitness challenge while on-the-go, I’m constantly looking for ways to stay health-conscious and meet my protein goals without spending hours in the kitchen. That’s where these peanut butter protein balls come in. I love how quickly and easily I can whip them up (even with a busy schedule), and I only need a few pantry staples to make them. These protein balls are also perfect for customization — it’s so fun to play around and switch up the add-ins each time, especially if you have kids. This is one of those recipes that is for everyone.
Peanut Butter Protein Balls Video
How To Make Peanut Butter Protein Balls
It takes less time to make these protein balls than to eat them. In just two simple steps, you’ll have a batch ready for the week!
- Blend up the ingredients: Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine.
- Roll the mixture into balls: Roll about 20 balls, then store them in the fridge or freezer.
Tips For the Best Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Whether you need a quick energy boost, post-workout refuel, or healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth, these peanut butter protein balls are here to meet your needs. Follow these tips to take your protein balls from good to great.
- Use natural peanut butter. This recipe works best with a natural, drippy-style peanut butter. Avoid the thicker, processed kinds that contain added sugars and oils, as they can make the mixture dry. If you don’t like peanut butter, opt for drippy almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Add your favorite mix-ins. I love getting creative with these protein balls. My go-to mix-ins are mini chocolate chips, vanilla extract, coconut flakes, and cocoa powder.
- Experiment with sweeteners and spices. If you’re not a fan of honey or are looking for a vegan alternative, use maple syrup instead. Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice are great additions, and a pinch of sea salt on top goes a long way.
- Adjust the consistency as needed. If the mixture is too dry, add another tablespoon of peanut butter or honey. If it’s too wet, add more oats or protein powder. Chill the mixture for 20 minutes in the fridge if it’s hard to roll.
- Portion out the balls with a cookie scoop. To take the guesswork out of making perfectly uniform balls, use a small cookie scoop to portion out the dough.
Hot tip: Feel free to omit the protein powder if you want to make regular energy bites. You may need to add extra rolled oats to achieve the right texture.
Storage
I love making a couple batches of these protein balls to have on hand throughout the week. For short-term storage (up to a week), refrigerate the balls in an airtight container. For long-term storage (up to two months), freeze the balls in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer them to an airtight container in the freezer.
More Healthy Snacks
- Coconut Granola Clusters — Packed with wholesome ingredients and great for on-the-go snacking
- Air Fryer Apple Chips — Ready in 20 minutes and naturally sweet
- Sourdough Crackers — If you’re looking to use up sourdough discard, look no further!
- Chia Pudding — Super creamy, filling, and customizable
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural drippy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2/3 cup protein powder
- 2/3 cup flexseed meal
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add the peanut butter, honey, protein powder, flaxseed meal, oats, and chia seeds to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine.
- Roll the mixture into ~20 balls. Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 10 minutes before enjoying. Store the protein balls in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
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