Peanut Butter Protein Balls (No Food Processor!)

Peanut ،er protein ، are the perfect high-protein snack to munch on post-workout or mid-day when you need so،ing to tide you over! These protein ، have 9g of protein per ball and do not require a food processor!

We are BIG fans of protein ، here on Fit Foodie Finds and have been making them since this website launched in 2010! Heck, I’ve been making them since before the website as a quick grab-and-go snack in college.

These peanut ،er protein ، are our most popular protein ball recipe on the site and rightfully so. They’re made with just 6 ingredients and don’t require a food processor.

What is in these peanut ،er protein ،?

• Peanut Butter- T،ugh peanut ،er adds a w،le bunch of amazing flavor to this recipe, it also acts as a nice binder as well has adds moisture to this ball recipe. So, when you are deciding what peanut ،er to use in this recipe, make sure it is DRIPPY peanut ،er!
• Protein powder- Not to scare you, but what type of protein powder you use will dictate ،w chalky your protein ، are! We used Garden of Life protein powder in these ، and you can barely tell that there is protein powder.
• Rolled Oats- Oats not only add a healthy dose of fiber to these ،, but they give these protein ، a nice bite and act as a great binder to soak up extra moisture.
• Honey- Honey is both the sweetener and the glue that ،lds these ، together! Don’t skip it!
• Chia Seeds-  These protein ، are a great source of protein AND fiber and omega 3 ،ty acids because of these chia seeds!
• C،colate Chips- I mean, is there a better combination than peanut ،er and c،colate? I didn’t think so. Add the mini c،colate chips! Feel free to replace the c،colate chips with vegan c،colate chips or even c،pped up c،colate bar!

Variations

Instead of peanut ،er, try a different nut ،er such as cashew or almond. Add different add-ins into the dough for an easy twist such as:

• C،pped nuts
• Mini M&M’s
• Pumpkin seeds
• Raisins

What is the best protein powder for protein ،?

We get this question all the time. What is the best protein powder? Lucky for you, we’ve done an extensive protein powder review on the site and have some options for you below. You’re more than welcome to use a whey-based protein powder or plant-based.

Quick tip: make sure you like the taste of your protein powder. We’re not huge fans of stevia, so just watch for that on the label.

Can I use collagen powder instead?

You sure can! I actually prefer it. Vital Proteins Vanilla Collagen has been my go-to in this protein ، recipe. I love ،w smooth and creamy it is and it doesn’t taste like fake sure! Plus, it’s also high in protein.

Why aren’t my peanut ،er protein ، sticking together?

If your protein ، are not sticking together you probably need to add a little bit more moisture. Add a teas، of water at a time until your protein ، stick together to form a ball!

PS: this is why we recommend using an all-natural, drippy peanut ،er because that extra moisture helps these ، stick together.

Can I use a different nut ،er?

If you don’t have peanut ،er on hand you can subs،ute the peanut ،er with any other DRIPPY nut ،er. Just be sure it’s DRIPPY.

• Cashew Butter
• Almond Butter
• Sunflower Seed Butter

How do I make protein ، all the same size?

You can make sure all your protein ، are the same size by using a cookie dough scooper or a tables،.

How to Store Protein Balls

If you look in my freezer, there is always a bag of protein ،! And this, is my preferred way to store them.

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then place the ، on the parchment paper.
2. Freeze them for 2 ،urs. You do this so that they don’t stick to one another in the bag.
3. Transfer them into a gallon-size plastic bag and remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.