Description
These no-bake Peanut Butter Protein Power Balls are soft, chewy, and taste like cookie dough while being packed with protein and nourishing ingredients. They're vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free, making them a perfect energizing snack for any lifestyle.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, protein powder, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly combined.
- If the dough is too sticky, add more almond flour; if too dry, add a little maple syrup one teaspoon at a time.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop and roll the dough into bite-sized balls using your hands.
- Enjoy immediately or chill for a firmer texture.
Notes
Swap almond flour with oat flour for a different texture.
Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
Mix in chia seeds, hemp seeds, or chopped nuts for extra nutrition.
Replace chocolate chips with dried cranberries or raisins for a fruity twist.
Roll in shredded coconut for a tropical variation.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
