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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

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A quick and easy no-bake snack combining chocolate and peanut butter flavors, perfect for a quick energy boost and packed with protein.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Gather and measure all ingredients.
  2. Mix dry ingredients first: combine rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Add wet ingredients: stir in peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add a teaspoon of water or more honey if mixture is too dry.
  4. Fold in optional chia seeds or flaxseeds and mini chocolate chips if using.
  5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
  6. Roll the mixture into balls about 1 tablespoon each, using lightly wet hands if sticky. You should get 15-18 balls.
  7. Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for 2-3 months.

Notes

Chilling the mixture before rolling makes it easier to handle and prevents stickiness. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey/maple syrup. Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or hydrogenated oils for best health benefits. Pulse oats in a food processor for a smoother texture if desired. Store in airtight container in fridge up to one week or freeze for 2-3 months.

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