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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

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These no-bake chocolate peanut butter protein balls are a quick and easy snack made with simple ingredients. Perfect for busy mornings or a satisfying afternoon pick-me-up, they come together in under 15 minutes with no oven required.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • ½ cup (130g) creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup (60ml) honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup (30g) chocolate protein powder
  • ¼ cup (45g) mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons (14g) flaxseed meal
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt (if peanut butter is unsalted)

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup rolled oats, ¼ cup chocolate protein powder, 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal, and a pinch of salt if using. Whisk together with a fork until evenly distributed.
  2. Add the wet ingredients: Spoon ½ cup creamy peanut butter into the center of the dry mixture. Add ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup) and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Do not stir yet.
  3. Mix until combined: Using a rubber spatula or clean hands, fold everything together until no dry streaks remain. The mixture should come together into a thick, slightly sticky dough. If too dry, add a teaspoon of honey or water; if too sticky, add a tablespoon more oats.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips: Sprinkle ¼ cup mini chocolate chips over the dough and gently fold them in.
  5. Chill the mixture (optional but recommended): Refrigerate the bowl for 15-20 minutes to make the dough easier to handle.
  6. Roll into balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms into a smooth ball. Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet. You should get about 16-18 balls.
  7. Chill to set: Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes before eating to firm up and develop a fudge-like texture.

Notes

For best texture, use standard peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy) rather than natural, as added stabilizers help the balls hold together. If dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of honey or water; if too sticky, add a tablespoon more oats. Chilling the dough before rolling makes it easier to handle. The balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

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