Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Balls | Vegan & Gluten-Free

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Balls | Vegan & Gluten-Free

I have been on a protein ball kick for years now! They are so easy to make—just mix all the ingredients in a bowl and form them into balls. They can be stored in the fridge, freezer, or even on the counter. They’re perfect for traveling, on-the-go breakfasts, and snacks, and I’m so lucky that my toddler loves them! In our house, we call them “cookie balls.”

Sometimes, I like to add in new healthy ingredients, but I always keep this recipe as the base. If I know I’ll have guests who don’t like coconut, I just leave that part out.

Protein balls are the best way to pack in protein, healthy carbs and fats, and fiber—all while satisfying hunger pangs when you’re in a hurry.

I used to sell these at markets every Saturday, and people always bought them for the week. You’re going to LOVE this recipe!

Ingredients for Protein Balls + Substitutions:

• Quick oats
• Creamy peanut butter – Can be substituted with almond butter or sunflower butter.
• Unsweetened coconut – Optional; can be left out or toasted for extra crunch.
• Vanilla plant-based protein powder – Any protein powder works!
• Sea salt
• Ground cinnamon – Optional; can be omitted.
• Maple syrup – Can be replaced with honey or date syrup.
• Dark chocolate chips – Can be omitted or swapped with white chocolate chips.
• Almond milk – Can be replaced with water, or any milk option.

How to Make Protein Balls

1. Mix the ingredients – In a large bowl, combine quick oats, peanut butter, coconut (if using), protein powder, sea salt, cinnamon, maple syrup, and 3 tablespoons of almond milk. Use a fork or electric mixer to mix until well combined.

2. Adjust consistency – The mixture should have a cookie dough-like texture. If it’s too dry, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time. If it’s too sticky, mix in a little more oats.

3. Add chocolate chips – Fold in the chocolate chips (or your preferred mix-ins).

4. Roll into balls – Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands.

5. Store – Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge, freezer, or on the countertop.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Balls

Taralynn

These delicious peanut butter chocolate chip protein balls are gluten-free, vegan, and can be made in ten minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 28 Protein Balls

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 Cups Quick Oats
• 1/2 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
• 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Coconut
• 1/4 Cup Vanilla Plant-Based Protein Powder
• 1/8 Tsp Sea Salt
• 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 3 Tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
• 3-6 Tbsps Almond Milk

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine quick oats, peanut butter, coconut (if using), protein powder, sea salt, cinnamon, maple syrup, and 3 tablespoons of almond milk. Use a fork or electric mixer to mix until well combined.
• The mixture should have a cookie dough-like texture. If it’s too dry, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time. If it’s too sticky, mix in a little more oats.
• Fold in the chocolate chips (or your preferred mix-ins).
• Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands.
• Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge, freezer, or on the countertop.

Notes

Keyword gluten-free, dairy-free, snacks, vegan, oatmeal bites, peanut butter, chocolate chip, maple, protein balls, healthy snacks, on-the-go snacks

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I hope you all enjoy this recipe!

Questions for you!

1. What flavor protein balls should I make next?
2. What do you like to eat first thing in the morning?

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