Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These yummy low-carb Peanut Butter Protein Balls are among my favorite healthy snacks! They are easy to make, no-bake, gluten-free, and will stay fresh in the fridge for days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy unsalted peanut butter
- 1 ½ scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Stevia in the raw
- ¼ cup raw, unsalted peanuts, approximately 20 in-shell peanuts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, protein powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and stevia until smooth.1 cup creamy unsalted peanut butter, 1 ½ scoop vanilla protein powder, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons Stevia in the raw
- Break off approximately 2 tablespoons of the dough and roll between your palms into 1 or 1½ inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You should end up with approximately 15 balls.
- Place the raw peanuts in a blender (I use my NutriBullet) and pulse several times until it’s coarsely chopped. If you don't have a blender, you can chop them instead on a cutting board with a sharp knife.¼ cup raw, unsalted peanuts
- Roll the balls in the peanut crumbles, then transfer them back to the sheet. Alternatively, you can sprinkle some peanut crumbles on top of the peanut butter balls.
- Place in the refrigerator and let set for at least 20-30 minutes.
Notes
This recipe is for 15 peanut butter balls. Each serving is 1 ball.
Helpful tips: Make sure your peanut butter is natural with no added sugar, salt, or preservatives. The natural peanut butter will separate, so mix it up before using it. Don't overdo it when pulsing the raw peanuts. You want small crumbles.
Chill dough: If the peanut butter mixture is difficult to work with when rolling into balls, place it in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Storage instructions: Peanut butter protein bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Serving Size
1 ball
Amount per Serving
Calories
126
% Daily Value*
Fat
9.6
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1.5
g
8
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.8
g
Cholesterol
1.2
mg
0
%
Sodium
10.1
mg
0
%
Potassium
135.5
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
4.7
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
0.7
g
1
%
Protein
7.6
g
15
%
Vitamin A
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
63
mg
6
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
Net carbs
2.7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.