Peanut butter protein balls
These simple, no-bake energy balls are the perfect snack - whether you’re on the go, busy at home, or just want something healthy to snack on that isn’t processed or riddled with with sugar and other ingredients you’ve never heard of.
What I love most about these energy balls is how easy they are to make, using items you mostly likely have on hand in your pantry.
Use the recipe below in full, or as a guide and swap out these ingredients for similar ones that you have on hand.
If you want to make a nut-free version of these balls, I recommend using tahini in place of peanut butter and a plant-based nut-free milk such as oat, hemp or sesame milk.
Enjoy!
Peanut butter protein balls
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: less than 5 minutes
Ingredients
1.5 cups of oats
3 gigantic tablespoons of peanut butter
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1 tsp salt
3 dates, pitted*
2 splashes of plant-based milk
optional - handful of chocolate chips
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a food processor with the blade attachment inside, and blend for 5-10 seconds.
Stop the processor, remove the lid and use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl. Place the lid back on the processor, and blend for another 5-10 seconds until ingredients are mixed evenly.
Turn off the processor, carefully remove the blade, and then transfer the mixture to a bowl. Use your hands to roll into small balls.
Keep in an air tight container in the fridge for a few days, or in the freezer for longer storage.
