Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls
The yummiest celebration of peanut butter, these easy to prepare peanut butter oatmeal protein balls are a treat with benefits! Customize the recipe to your heart's delight using a different nut butter, seeds, nuts, sweeteners, etc.
Servings: 20 Balls
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup protein powder of choice*
- 4 Tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 cup peanut butter**
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- Pinch sea salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
- 2-4 Tbsp water***
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients (except for the water) to a food processor. Note: if you don't own a food processor, you can use a large mixing bowl and mix everything together by hand.
- Process until everything is well-combined. If need be, add 1 to 4 tablespoons of water (or any type of milk), and process well, until the peanut butter ball mixture presses together easily.
- Stir the chocolate chips into the cookie dough until they are well-distributed throughout. Note: you can also add the chocolate chips to the food processor with the other ingredients to blend them into the mixture.
- Form 16 to 20 balls out of the peanut butter mixture.
- If you have a cookie scoop, now is a great time to use it!
- Enjoy as a snack or a light dessert!
Notes
*I use an unflavored, unsweetened goat whey protein powder, but any protein powder that you love will work. Vanilla protein powder would be ideal.
**I use unsalted, unsweetened natural peanut butter. If you’re using a peanut butter that is salted, you may not need to add salt to the balls.
***You will likely need to add a small amount of water to get everything to blend together nicely. I use 4 tablespoons. Once the mixture can be pressed into balls easily, you’ll know you have the right consistency.
Store protein balls in an airtight container or a zip lock bag in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Ball (of 20) | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g