No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These no-bake peanut butter protein balls are one of my favorite easy snacks. Store them in the fridge, and grab one for a protein boost before or after a workout – or for a quick breakfast. Made with oats, protein powder, seeds, craisins, honey, and mini chocolate chips, they come together quickly and make the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy days.
Sweetened only with honey, these are a snack I always feel good handing to my children, or the perfect after-gym snack. They are our go-to for almost all our adventures – hiking, camping, zoo days, and any other adventures!
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Jump to RecipeWhy You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- No baking required
- Easy make-ahead snack
- Kid-friendly
- Packed with protein and healthy fats
- Great for busy mornings
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- Oatmeal – old fashioned, if using quick, you may need to reduce the amount slightly
- Protein powder – Vanilla or Chocolate
- Sunflower seeds – or try pumpkin seeds
- Craisins – or raisins
- Chocolate chips – mini work best, but I prefer dark chocolate and it’s hard to find mini dark chocolate so I just pulse longer
- Chia seeds – I use micro sliced called Mila
- Flax seeds – I like to fresh grind
- Crunchy peanut butter – I like to use natural, but sometimes need to add a tbsp or two of oil or water
- Honey – raw is best
Equipment/Ingredients I Use
- Ninja Blender & Food Processor
- Stainless Steel Bowl Set
- Cookie Scoops – I use the smallest scoop
- Glass Pan w/ Lid
Blend more for a smaller, smoother texture, or less for a more chewy texture.
How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Add the old-fashioned oats, protein powder, sunflower seeds, craisins, mini chocolate chips, chia seeds, and flax seeds to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. How long you pulse can vary depending on how coarse you like your protein balls.
Next, add the honey and peanut butter. Pulse again until everything is well combined. Depending on your blender or food processor, you may need to stir the mixture occasionally to help the wet and dry ingredients combine evenly. Or mix by hand in a bowl. If using natural peanut butter, you may need to add a tablespoon or two of oil or water to help combine.
Then, use a small cookie scoop or roll the mixture by hand into bite-sized balls. Place the protein balls in the refrigerator to chill before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Using cookie scoops makes shaping an easy, mess free process!
Add-in Variations
- Use raisins instead of craisins
- Use pumpkin seeds instead of sunflower seeds
- Swap some shredded coconut for one of the add ins
- Use help for one of the seeds
- Use raisins instead of chocolate chips
FAQ
Can I freeze peanut butter protein balls?
Yes! Store them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
What protein powder works best?
Vanilla, cholate, or unflavored protein powder works well in this recipe.
Are protein balls healthy?
These protein balls contain oats, seeds, healthy fats, and protein for an easy balanced snack.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients
Base
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/4 cup protein powder
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp chia seeds – or more
- 1 tbsp flax seed – or more
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups extra crunchy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup raw honey
Instructions
- Add the old-fashioned oats, protein powder, sunflower seeds, craisins, mini chocolate chips, chia seeds, and flax seeds to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. How long you pulse can vary depending on how coarse you like your protein balls.
- Next, add the honey and peanut butter. Pulse again until everything is well combined. Depending on your blender or food processor, you may need to stir the mixture occasionally to help the wet and dry ingredients combine evenly. Or mix by hand in a bowl. If using natural peanut butter, you may need to add a tablespoon or two of oil or water to help combine.
- Then, use a small cookie scoop or roll the mixture by hand into bite-sized balls. Place the protein balls in the refrigerator to chill before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Add-in Variations
- Use raisins instead of craisins
- Use pumpkin seeds instead of sunflower seeds
- Swap some shredded coconut for one of the add ins
- Use help for one of the seeds
- Use raisins instead of chocolate chips
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