Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls

Close up of two bowls with energy balls inside, ready to eat. Chocolate chips and oats sprinkled around the bowls with a golden napkin.

4.50 from 20 votes

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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Desserts & Treats, No-Bake Desserts, Side Dishes & Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate chip peanut butter oatmeal protein balls, energy balls, energy bites, gluten free recipes, healthy snack, oatmeal energy balls, peanut butter protein balls, protein bites, vegetarian snacks

Servings: Balls

Calories: 131kcal

Author: Julia

Equipment

Food Processor

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.

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