Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls - Try these Craving Crushing Healthy Snacks made with Steel Cut Oats, Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate! So good! And super simple to make.

Image of bite sized Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein balls drizzled with chocolate with chocolate chips sprinkled on white plate on light blue linen napkin. — These Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls are so delish!

Looking for a healthy snack to satisfy your craving for something sweet in between meals, or a great snack for athletes needing complex carbs, protein, and healthy fat? Look no further. We've got you covered!

This tasty recipe has been floating around from a number of sources. But I got it from my good friend. They were so good, I couldn't stop eating them. So, I thought I'd share the recipe with you!

Here's what you'll need to make them:

Ingredients for Balls:

1 Cup Organic Steel Cut Oats
1 Cup Protein Powder
½ Cup Organic Flax Meal
½ Cup Organic Dark Chocolate Chips, melted.
¾ Cup Organic Peanut Butter
⅓ Cup Organic Honey
1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

Ingredient for Topping:

½ Cup Organic Dark Chocolate Chips, melted, reserved.

Equipment:

Food Processor (Affiliate Link)
Rubber Spatula (Affiliate Link)
Measuring Cups for dry ingredients.
Measuring Spoons
Glass Measuring Cup for melting Chocolate.
Spoon for drizzling Chocolate
Sheet Pan
Parchment Paper

How to Make Them

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls are super simple to make following these simple steps:

Combine Ingredients and Shape Balls:

Step 1: Place all ingredients for balls into a food processor (Affiliate Link).

Image of measured Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls in food processor. — Add the ingredients to the food processor *(Affiliate Link)*.

Step 2: Process until smooth.

Step 3: Shape into 1 inch round balls.

Bite sized balls drizzled with chocolate with chocolate chips sprinkled on white plate on light blue linen napkin. — Shape into balls and they are ready for the freezer!

Step 4: Place balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 10 minutes.

Topping:

Step 5: Melt chocolate chips in the microwave on high for 1 minute.

Step 6: Take prepared balls out of freezer and drizzle each with melted chocolate. Enjoy!

Bite sized Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein balls drizzled with chocolate pictured in rows on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. — Drizzle with Melted Chocolate and Enjoy!

Just in Case You Were Wondering

Are Protein Balls Good for You?

Remember the phrase, "you are what you eat?" Ingredients and portions matter! So, pay attention to the quality and quantity of what you consume and stay within the Daily Recommended Allowances.

Not a Chocolate Lover?

Not into the Chocolate? Try our tasty Peanut Butter Protein Bars recipe!

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Storage Suggestions:

Store these Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls in the freezer so you can have a healthy snack on hand to crush those cravings for something sweet in between meals!

We hope you enjoy this tasty recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls. Let us know in the comments if you think they're as addictively delish as we do!! We'd love to hear from you!

xo ~ Seanna

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