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Chocolate peanut butter balls stacked on tray.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

These are crunchy chocolate peanut butter protein bites - a rich, chocolatey snack that tastes like dessert!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30
Calories: 96kcal
Author: Sara Smith | Eat Dessert Snack

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups regular oats
  • 1 cup rice crispy cereal
  • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 servings chocolate protein powder (about ⅓ cup)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients - oats, rice crispies, cocoa powder, protein powder, and salt and mix.
    1½ cups regular oats, 1 cup rice crispy cereal, 2 servings chocolate protein powder, 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Add in the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract and stir until everything is combined.
    1 cup peanut butter, ½ cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Use a spoon or a 1.5 Tablespoon cookie scoop (so much easier) to portion the protein balls onto a baking sheet or cutting board. You can also scoop them straight into a reusable container. No need to refrigerate!
    Optional: top with a chocolate chip or peanut.

Notes

Store in an airtight container: 
  • Room temperature 3-5 days
  • Refrigerator up to 2 weeks
  • Freezer up to 3 months
If your mixture is crumbly, here a few different ways to help fix it. Pick one or a few:
  • Add water ½ teaspoon at a time until mixture reaches desired consistency
  • Add more nut/seed butter
  • Add more liquid sweetener such as honey, or agave nectar. 
  • Add 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg