Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls (Printable Version)

Energy-boosting chocolate peanut butter balls with oats, protein powder, and dark chocolate chips. Ready in 15 minutes, no baking required.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
07 - 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly until all dry components are evenly blended.
02 - Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or clean hands until a cohesive, pliable dough forms.
03 - Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls, applying gentle pressure to ensure they hold their shape.
05 - Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
06 - Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months for longer preservation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These protein balls taste like dessert but actually fuel you properly instead of leaving you crashing an hour later
  • The dough comes together in one bowl with zero baking time, making them impossible to mess up even when youre half-asleep meal prepping
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  • The dough might seem too dry at first, but keep mixing and it will come together as the peanut butter and honey warm up from your hands
  • If your mixture is truly crumbly and won't hold its shape, add another teaspoon of honey or a tiny splash of water
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  • Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes before rolling if it's too sticky to handle easily
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size so they chill at the same rate

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