I’ve made these peanut butter protein balls a million times at this point. They’re delicious (and packed with protein) every single time.
This contributor post was written by Amanda Toman.
For my first food post I wanted to share a recipe that is first and foremost: DELISH! Second, the recipe reaps the benefits of being healthy – no butter, no vegetable oil, protein and fiber packed, and full of goodies like complex carbs, chia and flax seeds. Third, the ingredients are easy to find.
Don’t you hate when you find the perfect recipe and then realize that there is at least one ingredient on the list that requires you to trek across town? Yes?
Ok, good, me too. And last but not least, the recipe is EASY to make.
I’m not even kidding here, you don’t even have to turn the oven on. In fact, you’ll have these whipped up before your oven even has time to preheat.
Easy Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Meet your new favorite go to snack – organic peanut butter protein balls. They’re delicious, packed with protein, and oh-so-easy. Plus, you can keep ’em in the fridge for up to a week and are great for a quick breakfast on the go, snacking and even dessert!
In addition to making these guys for your own indulgences, you can also make them for meetings (believe me, your coworkers and clients will thank you at that 3pm meeting where everyone is dragging. Think: HUGE kudos!) , birthday parties (much better for you than cake and brownies!), cookouts, tailgating, camping trips, road trips, baby showers, lunch boxes (adults and children) and more!
This recipe is slightly modified from Smashed Peas & Carrots.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry organic oatmeal
- 1/2 cup of organic peanut butter
- 1/2 cup of organic ground flax seed
- 1/2 cup of organic chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup organic honey
- 1 tbsp organic chia seeds
- 1 tsp. organic vanilla extract
Recipe
Grab a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients together (there really is no special marching order here) and then mix all the ingredients together.
Once all the ingredients are well mixed (they should be sticking together), place the bowl in the fridge and refrigerate for about 20 – 30 minutes.
Refrigerating the mixture will make it easier for you to roll the balls – the ingredients will not stick to your hands.
Once chilled, roll the balls in between your palms to make about 1″ balls (you can experiment here, the size is completely up to you!).
Depending on the size you roll, this recipe will yield about 20 – 25 balls.
I whipped up a batch of these energy balls for the last P & S meeting and they were a hit! Brittni texted me the next day that she was still dreaming of them. 🙂 They are really THAT GOOD. Enjoy!
Easy Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry organic oatmeal
- ½ cup of organic peanut butter
- ½ cup of organic ground flax seed
- ½ cup of organic chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup organic honey
- 1 tbsp organic chia seeds
- 1 tsp. organic vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grab a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients together (there really is no special marching order here) and then mix all the ingredients together.
- Once all the ingredients are well mixed (they should be sticking together), place the bowl in the fridge and refrigerate for about 20 - 30 minutes.
- Refrigerating the mixture will make it easier for you to roll the balls - the ingredients will not stick to your hands.
- Once chilled, roll the balls in between your palms to make about 1" balls (you can experiment here, the size is completely up to you!).
- Depending on the size you roll, this recipe will yield about 20 - 25 balls.
Styling & photography by Brittni Mehlhoff for Paper & Stitch
Amanda Toman wrote this post. Amanda is a northern born girl that is southern raised and loves road trips, new recipes, books (well, teen fiction), all animals (especially her little grey kitty cat), crime scene television shows and scary films. You can follow her on Instagram @nannertoman and here on Twitter.
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Essential Reading – Campfire ChicYes! Store them in the fridge, Laurie.
papernstitchAre these stored in the fridge?
LaurieYum! I’m always on the lookout for healthier snack alternatives. Can’t wait to try them.
SianYum! I love peanut butter! I will have to give these a try!
TiaThese look great! Excited to try them out + for more recipe posts!
Thanks for sharing this healthy snack 🙂
Alex from www.polkadottedpixels.com
Alexandra PettinatoMe too Lana! I could really use some extra energy right now (and a yummy treat). PS- Your blog is gorgeous!
papernstitchDreaming of these right now! The sound and look delicious 🙂
LanaThanks Kelly! You are going to love these, if you make a batch.
papernstitchYay!! So excited to see recipes on Paper & Stitch now! These sound so delish, can’t wait to try it!
Kelly @ Studio DIYLet us know what you think, Kathleen! I think you’re going to love ’em. I ate a whole batch in a few days.
papernstitchBeing eight months pregnant, I am in need of a simple/healthy/energy infused snack. These sound delicious! Thanks for the recipe-can’t wait to give these a try!
Kathleen Lange Klik