Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These are crunchy chocolate peanut butter protein bites - a rich, chocolatey snack that tastes like dessert!
Servings: 30
Calories: 96kcal
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
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
- 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
