Description
These Peanut Butter Protein Power Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack that’s easy to make and perfect for a quick energy boost. Packed with natural peanut butter, oats, protein powder, and flaxseed, these protein balls are a satisfying treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Natural Peanut Butter:
1 cup
Honey or Maple Syrup:
½ cup
Rolled Oats:
1 cup
Vanilla Protein Powder:
½ cup
Ground Flaxseed:
¼ cup
Mini Chocolate Chips or Dark Chocolate Chunks:
½ cup
Sea Salt:
¼ teaspoon
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Combine Peanut Butter and Sweetener: In a large mixing bowl, mix natural peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix in Chocolate: Fold in mini chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks evenly.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Refrigerate briefly if too sticky.
- Chill: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Storage: Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for longer preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg