Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Peanut butter protein balls are the perfect high-protein snack (9 g of protein per ball) or to enjoy as a post-workout energy boost. They are the perfect mix between a granola bar and cookie dough - sweet, peanut buttery, and chewy.

Prep Time15

Chill time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: peanut butter protein balls, peanut butter protein bites

Servings: bites

Calories: 165kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa flakes
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup hemp hearts
1/4 cup maple syrup

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Mix the ingredients. Add the quinoa flakes, peanut butter, hemp hearts, and maple syrup to a medium bowl and mix until well combined. The mixture should be thick and dense. If it's too sticky, place the mixing bowl in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes so the mixture firms up and is easy to work with. If it's too dry, add a little bit more peanut butter.
Roll the mixture into balls. Using a 2-Tbsp./30-ml cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop out the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the ball onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
Chill. Transfer the nut-free energy bites to the refrigerator to firm up, for about 20 minutes.
Store. Leftover protein balls keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer-term storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Notes

*Nutrition information is approximate and may contain errors. Please, feel free to make your own calculations.

Nutrition