Description
Protein-packed peanut butter balls deliver a nutritious punch of energy for fitness enthusiasts and snack lovers. Quick and simple ingredients blend perfectly, creating delicious bites that satisfy hunger and fuel your active lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Fat Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract
Dry and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded unsweetened coconut
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) cinnamon
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend smooth peanut butter with golden honey and aromatic vanilla extract in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring a uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate rolled oats, delicate shredded coconut, nutrient-rich ground flaxseed, mineral-rich sea salt, and warm cinnamon, stirring meticulously until all components integrate seamlessly.
- For added indulgence, gently fold miniature chocolate chips throughout the mixture, distributing them evenly.
- Utilize a precise measuring spoon to excavate uniform portions of the protein-packed blend, then tenderly roll each mound between palms to create perfectly spherical treats.
- Transfer the delicate orbs into a sealed storage container, positioning them strategically within the refrigerator’s cool environment.
- Allow the protein balls to rest and solidify for a duration of 30-60 minutes, enabling them to develop a delightful, compact texture that promises both nutrition and satisfaction.
Notes
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the same sweet, sticky consistency.
- Replace peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter to accommodate nut allergies while keeping the protein-packed texture.
- Use gluten-free oats to make the recipe completely gluten-free, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
- Add extra ground flaxseed or chia seeds for a boost of omega-3 fatty acids and enhanced nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-60 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg