Peanut Butter Protein Balls – Detoxinista

Peanut Butter Protein Balls (sometimes called bliss balls) are a healthy snack you can stir together in minutes. Instead of protein powder, this recipe uses nourishing real food ingredients.

These no-bake peanut butter energy balls taste like cookie dough. Add any mix-ins you love, like shredded coconut or mini chocolate chips. It’s easy to customize the flavor!

Unlike date energy balls, a food processor is not required. These bite-sized treats are gluten-free and dairy-free and take just minutes to stir together. 

Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe uses simple pantry staples, such as rolled oats, peanut butter, and ground flax seeds. While these ingredients are not as protein-dense as protein powder, they can work together to help you meet your protein goals.

Here’s how they stack up:

• Peanut Butter: 7 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons
• Ground Flax Seeds: 2 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons
• Hemp Hearts: 10 grams of protein per 3 tablespoons
• Rolled Oats: 5 grams of protein per 1/2 cup (dry)

As written, this recipe packs 4 grams of plant-based protein per ball. However, if you want a higher protein ratio, you can customize the recipe to use more hemp hearts and less ground flax seeds.

How to Make Peanut Butter Energy Balls

This no-bake recipe comes together quickly. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients. 

This includes:

• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds (or ground chia seeds)
• 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Stir well to combine the oats and seeds, then add the wet ingredients to help bind the mixture together. 

• 1/2 cup all-natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)

Stir until the dough sticks together. It should look slightly sticky but not so sticky that it can’t be rolled between your hands. The mixture should hold its shape when pinched between your fingers.

Scoop the dough using a heaping tablespoon or cookie scoop. Then, roll it between your hands to form a ball.

Repeat with the remaining dough, placing the balls on a pan lined with parchment paper as you go.

You can serve these immediately or store them in the fridge for an hour to firm up. Once firm, transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Looking for more protein recipes? Try Protein Cookies, Protein Muffins, Protein Waffles, or Protein Banana Pancakes for more ideas.

If you try this peanut butter protein balls recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below, letting me know how you like them.