Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
With almost 8 grams of protein per ball, these bite size chocolate peanut butter protein balls are a delicious sweet treat to reach for at the end of the day. You can choose to fully dunk or simply dip the tops of each protein ball in chocolate for the perfect level of sweetness!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Chocolate and peanut butter are a flavor pairing that quite simply can never be outdone, no matter how you present them together.
From decadent chocolate and peanut butter rice krispie treats to creamy high protein chocolate peanut butter smoothies, this flavor combination has a way of making every recipe taste like a dessert just like it does with these chocolate peanut butter protein balls!
A high protein peanut butter oatmeal ball is dunked (or dipped!) in chocolate for a bite sized dessert that has 8 grams of protein per serving and stores perfectly in the refrigerator. The best flavor combination in a small protein bite is something you will look forward to every week.
Let’s get to the recipe:
Why you’ll love these chocolate and peanut butter protein balls:
You’ll love this peanut butter and chocolate protein balls because they are:
Have almost 8 grams of protein per ball: While it may not seem like much, these little protein balls do have 8 grams of protein per ball and can be a delicious, protein containing treat to enjoy at the end of the day.
Customizable: Boost the protein and lower the calories by using PBFit powder in place of peanut butter. Lower the added sugar by using sugar free chocolate chips. Modify the amount of chocolate by simply dipping the tops of each ball into the chocolate. Make these protein balls your own!
Only 7 ingredients: The protein filling has only 4 ingredients: oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla whey protein powder. Then, you’ll dip each ball in chocolate melted with coconut oil and top each one with an optional sprinkle of sea salt.
Easy to make: You’ll just need a few bowls and a little bit of patience to get these sweet treats into your refrigerator.
You’re going to love having these protein chocolate peanut butter balls in your refrigerator! Now let’s get into the simply delicious ingredients you will need to make them:
Ingredients you’ll need:
The best part about these peanut butter chocolate protein balls is that they come together quickly and only call for a few ingredients. Here’s what you will need:
Old fashioned oats: The base of this recipe is oatmeal which adds a nice texture, whole grains, and boost of heart healthy fiber. I prefer to use old fashioned oats but you could also use quick cooking oats!
Peanut butter: I always use the Costco peanut butter which is 100% peanuts but you could use whatever peanut butter you have on hand. A few things to note here is that EVERY peanut butter has a slightly different consistency which could impact the texture of your ball.
Maple syrup: This adds sweetness and helps bind your protein ball together. You can use honey in place of maple syrup and may need to adjust your serving size to help your ball stick together depending on the brand of peanut butter you use!
Vanilla whey protein powder: I recommend using a whey protein powder for this recipe because I find that its texture works better than a plant based alternative. This protein ball does have a drier, more crumbly texture on the inside but its all held together with chocolate!
Chocolate chips: You can use regular or sugar free semi-sweet OR dark chocolate chips for this recipe and choose to fully submerge your protein balls in chocolate or just dip the top half of each ball to cut down on sugar and chocolate.
Coconut oil: This helps your chocolate melt and stay smooth.
Sea salt: Optional but can be added for a salty topping.
That’s all you’ll need!
Biscoff Protein Balls
Step by Step Instructions:
Now let’s walk through how to make these no bake protein balls:
Step 1:
Start by warming your peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl or small pot on the stove. Warm until your microwave is runny.
Ass your oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, and protein powder to a medium mixing bowl.
Step 2:
Use a spatula to stir until everything is well combined. Your dough will be combined but not overly sticky, and that resembles the inner texture of how your protein ball will be. If you prefer a moister protein ball, you can add extra maple syrup OR additional peanut butter.
Step 3:
Grab a small piece of peanut butter mix then roll and press it into a 1 to 2 inch ball then place it on a sheet pan with parchment paper. Repeat this process until you have 12 to 16 evenly sized protein balls. Once you are done, place them in the freezer for 15 minutes to allow them to harden.
LTN Tip- Every nut butter and every protein powder has a slightly different consistency and that can impact the protein balls texture. You may need to make some minor adjustments depending on the brands you use and remember to PRESS your dough into a ball instead of just rolling it.
Step 4:
Melt your chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl until runny. Dip your protein balls in the chocolate, choosing to either fully submerge them in chocolate or just dip the top half.
Step 5:
Place your chocolate dipped protein balls on a wire rack over a sheetpan with tin foil or parchment paper. Drizzle with runny peanut butter and top with sea salt. Place your chocolate peanut butter protein balls in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to harden.
Swaps, substitutions, and suggestions:
Here are a few changes you can make to this recipe:
Add more honey or peanut butter: The texture of the peanut butter protein ball will be a slightly drier, more dense ball which I think pairs perfectly with the chocolate coating but texture is always a personal preference! If you want a moister protein ball, add a little more honey or peanut butter.
Use chocolate protein powder: If you want a chocolate protein ball instead, swap the vanilla protein powder for chocolate protein powder.
Make them into bars: You can easily press the base of these protein balls into a protein bar instead. Then, top with a thin layer or chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt for a chocolate peanut butter protein bar at home.
Enhance the flavors: You can add spices like cinnamon or some vanilla extract to your peanut butter protein ball for extra flavor.
And more! Make this recipe your own and tag me on instagram with any fun ideas you come up with!
Recipe FAQ:
How long can I store these protein balls?
You can keep these balls in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or store in the freezer for up to 6 months!.
How many grams of protein are in each protein ball?
Each ball has approximately 8 grams of protein but this will vary based on the brands that you choose to use.
Help, I can’t get my dough to stick together!
This protein peanut butter ball has a slightly drier consistency which is my personal preferred texture. To get it to stick together, I recommend PRESSING the ball together instead of just rolling it.
That said, brands make a huge difference in this recipe especially with so few ingredients. Every nut butter has different consistencies and protein powders also make a difference. If you are having an issue getting your dough to stick together, try adding a little bit more maple syrup OR warmed up peanut butter until you can get the dough to stick together.
Other healthy chocolate recipes you will love:
Looking for other high protein meal prep lunch recipes? I have a few on my blog that I think you will love:
Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
High Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake
2 Ingredient Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
With almost 8 grams of protein per ball, these bite size chocolate peanut butter protein balls are a delicious sweet treat to reach for at the end of the day.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Warm your peanut butter it is runny. Add your warmed peanut butter, oats, maple syrup, and protein powder to a bowl. Mix together until the ingredients are well combined. Your mix should look combined but not overly wet.
- Grab a small piece of the peanut butter mixture and use your hands to roll and press your mix into a 1 to 2 inch ball. Place on a sheet pan with parchment paper. Repeat this process until you have 12-16 balls and have used all of your dough. Place your sheet-pan in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Add your chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave safe dish or small sauce pan and warm until your chocolate chips are fully melted. Place a wire rack over a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Dip your frozen peanut butter balls into your chocolate, either fully submerging them OR just dipping the top half of each ball. Place each chocolate dipped ball onto the wire rack and top with a small sprinkle of sea salt. Repeat this process until all of your peanut butter balls have been dipped in chocolate.
- Place your chocolate peanut butter balls in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to harden for 30 minutes. Store in an air tighter container in the refrigerator and enjoy!
All nutrition information has been approximated and may vary depending on personal portion size, ingredient swaps, brand of product used, and other factors.
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