These 6-ingredient peanut butter protein balls only take a few minutes to throw together and are full of healthful ingredients! Naturally gluten-free, whole grain, dairy-free and with a vegan option.
Just basic ingredients
There’s loads of good stuff in these protein balls. Tons of natural peanut butter plus a bit of raw honey (or brown rice syrup for a vegan option), oats and coconut.
And of course, some mini chocolate chips because… why not? ;) Feel free to omit them if you want to limit your sugar.
Make sure to use the kind of peanut butter that just contains peanuts and salt. If you use a brand that has added fat and sugar, these peanut butter balls likely won’t turn out well. You’d also be adding a ton of fat (and probably not the healthy kind) and sugar!
So easy that kids can make them alone
To make these peanut butter protein balls, all you do is dump the ingredients into a bowl and roll the mixture into balls. It’s not an especially sticky mixture so you’ll have to squeeze them together to get the balls to hold together.
I’ve made these peanut butter protein balls a number of times with the exact same ingredients (as in from the same package) and the very small amount of water I needed to add to hold the mixture together varied each time (hence the range in the measurement given).
also discovered that instead of using additional water to bring together the mixture, vanilla extract’s a tasty alternative!
Prefer something more cookie-like but don’t want to turn on the oven? Try these no-bake oatmeal cookies! They’re also 100% whole grain and naturally gluten-free + vegan. And seriously – they’re one of my favorite recipes.
Peanut butter sub?
Wondering how to make peanut butter? All you need is 1 ingredient and a food processor!
But if you can’t have or don’t have peanut butter or peanuts on hand, you can experiment with other nut butters. I’ve tried today’s recipe with sunflower seed butter and it worked great. But I’m not sure about other nut butters.
They’re not always 100% interchangeable so I can’t say for sure if other types would work in these protein bites. That’s why I called it an experiment. ;) But I’m quite sure they’d be fine wth other types.
I can tell you that almond butter works amazingly well in these bliss balls, as does sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option. They’re like a chocolate version of this recipe and truly so delicious.
For a grain-free chocolate version, try these chocolate peanut butter protein balls. If you use cashew butter, then you’ve got youself some paleo protein balls. :)
Vegan option
Honey is quite a bit stickier and thicker than maple syrup and that’s why I only have brown rice syrup listed as a honey sub for this recipe.
I tried these balls with maple syrup but they fell apart more easily. So that’s why I recommend brown rice syrup.
If you give these peanut butter protein balls a try, I’d love to hear what you think!
And here are some resources if you’re new to the vegan or gluten-free diet:
- Are Oats Gluten-free?
- Is Honey Gluten-free?
- Are Chocolate Chips Gluten-free?
- Are Chocolate Chips Vegan?
- Is Peanut Butter Gluten-free?
- Is Peanut Butter Vegan?
Peanut Butter Protein Balls (gluten-free, vegan, whole grain, dairy-free)
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- Yield: 24 1" balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup (256 grams) natural peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free (the kind with just peanuts / seeds and salt)
- 1/4 cup (80 grams) honey or 1/4 cup brown rice syrup for a vegan version
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (135 grams) rolled oats (use gluten-free oats, if needed)
- 1/2 cup (42 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup (57 grams) mini chocolate chips (use vegan chocolate chips, if needed)
- 2-4 teaspoons water or additional vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, brown rice syrup or honey and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the oats, coconut and salt until well combined and then add the chocolate chips. If the mixture doesn’t hold together well when pinched together, add the additional water or vanilla, a teaspoon at a time until the mixture holds together well when pinched.
- Form 1” balls by pressing about 1 tablespoon of the mixture together.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 1 week.
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My husband and I LOVE these! We make them allll the time… they’re considered a staple now! They’re a great tasty & filling snack to have handy – they’ve helped us both avoid the munchies and lose weight without feeling hungry all the time. :)
I’m happy to hear that they’re helping you avoid the munchies and lose weight! Maybe I should make these more often. 😂 Thanks a ton for your comment!
Have you tried freezing them? If so any tips and how long are they good for?
You can freeze them in an airtight container or plastic bag in flat layer for a few months.
How many people does it serve???
It yields 24 1″ balls. How many people that serves is up to the people. :)
I was looking for something that was sweet, but healthy. I love these sweet little treats! They are easy to make and you can customize the recipe to what you want to add or omit. I love these after a workout on the treadmill. Thank you for sharing. 💕
I’m so sorry for just now seeing your comment! It landed up in spam for some reason and with my son home the last 2 months, I haven’t been diligent with checking that. I’m so glad that you like the balls! You’re welcome for the recipe. :) Thanks again for your feedback and sorry again for my ridiculously slow reply!
okay, I just did the best thing. I added coconut whipped cream about 3 tablespoons, did a little less oats, didn’t add any water, a little less vanilla, and it is heaven. please add the coconut whipped cream to your recipe I think it would be the absolute best and it makes it creamier!!!!! I’m actually in love.
I’ll have to try it out! Thanks a bunch for the tip. I’m happy it worked out so well! :)
Hi, so I was wondering if I could use coconut whipped cream instead of water. I saw that in another recipe and it looked super good so I was wondering if i could use that here.
I’m sorry for just now seeing your question! Looks like it worked out well. :)
HI. I just tried these and at the last minute I realised the chocolate my sister had bought wasn’t vegan. So I chopped up some Oreos in the food processor and added them instead. Delicious!! Thank you.
I’m sorry for just now seeing your comment! (my son and I have been sick for weeks) Oreos sounds like a delicious addition! I surprised they didn’t get soggy. Thanks for the tip! :)
Thank you so much for the quick recipe – these are delicious! I did omit the pinch of salt and added 1 teaspoon of cinnamon as it is my favorite seasoning right now. Now I’m all set for my afternoon crash at work next week and I don’t have to feel guilty :-)
I’m so sorry for just now seeing your comment! I’m so glad that you liked the balls. Cinnamon sounds like a delicious addition! I’ll definitely have to try that. :) Thanks for your feedback and sorry again!
These turned out wonderful – we made the coconut ones and the cinnamon raisin and loved them both!
i’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for your comment. :)
Wow! Chocolate peanut butter balls are really amazing! Thank you for the recipe! Protein is really of great importance for our health!
You’re welcome! :)
I love to cook. Finding and updating new menu recipes every day makes me more interested and interested in my work. Today’s my lucky day, Peanut Butter Protein Balls is great, just follow the instructions and everything is easy, I like that. Thanks for your sharing
You’re welcome! :)
How many calories per ball?
I don’t have the calories but you could use this recipe analyzer for the nutritional profile.
Around 115 per ball
I’ll take anything with PB and chocolate please!! These look fantastic.
Thanks so much! :)
Absolutely amazing for snack time! Definitely making more as the kids loved them.
I’m glad to hear that! Thanks for your feedback. :)
These are so cute! And the perfect combo of healthy and fun.
Thanks so much! :)
Fantastic recipe. My family does not always appriciate eating vegan but this was a home run hit!. I am now on the hook to double the recipe every time I make it because their only complaint is that I don’t make enough! This is loved by kids and adults!
I’m so glad that everyone loved them, even though they’re vegan! ;) Thanks for your feedback!
I made these except with almond flour instead of shredded coconut and they tasted great.
Yay! I’m glad that they came out well that way. :) Thanks for the tip!
I’m vegan and I’m always looking for new innovative vegan dishes to make and this recipe was just divine!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment. :)
Such powerful balls, I like peanut flavor so will make them soon. Thanks for the recipe.
You’re welcome! I hope you’ll enjoy them. :)
These turned out wonderful – we made the coconut ones and the cinnamon raisin and loved them both!
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that! :) Thanks for your comment!
Can you supply the macronutrients for this recipe? They’re amazing but hard to track :(
I don’t have that info but you could use this recipe analyzer for the nutritional profile.
This looks soooo good. I am on a weight loss journey as well and snacks is where I fall short sometimes. I have a 5 and 6 six year old so you can imagine the goodies I’m tempted with. I’ll try this recipe. Who know maybe the kiddies will like it too!
I hope that you and the kids will enjoy them! I think they’re pretty kid-friendly. :) Thanks for your comment!
Just made this. It looked beautiful, tasted great!
I’m glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the feedback!
Just made this. It looked beautiful, tasted great.
I’m glad to hear that! Thanks for your feedback. :)
With its benefits I can call it magic ball, great recipe and this easy make I can make some then keep it for week. Many thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome! I hope you’ll enjoy them. :)
I like that the first photo is of the finished product. Gave me the kick I needed to try it out. My kids love them. It’s their new favorite snack. Thanks Erin.
I’m really happy that your kids liked them so much! Thanks for the feedback. :)
I use a recipe a lot like this one. I keep the balls in the freezer in a zip lock bag. They are delish when they are that cold.
These are also great frozen! Thanks for the tip. :)
Can you eat them right after you make them or do you have to wait 1 week – 3 days?
You can eat them right away. You can store them at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 1 week. :)
Can I add another half cup of oats instead of coconut? I don’t like coconut
Yes! You may need a little more or less than 1/2 cup. Just add a bit at a time until you like the consistency. :)
Thanks so much, I can’t wait to try it
You’re welcome! Enjoy. :)
Do you have nutrition information? These are my new favorite snack but I would love to keep track of them in my food diary fitness app
I don’t have that info but you could use this recipe analyzer for the nutritional profile. :)
Love them! What is the nutritional value of one? Calories?
I’m glad you love them! I don’t have that info but you could use this recipe analyzer for the nutritional profile. :)
This is such a great snack! I made a batch today and made it with almond butter instead of peanut butter and it came out so amazing. Great recipe and can’t wait to keep making this one!
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that. :) Thanks for your comment!
Erin, thank you for sharing this! I have made this so many times. Everyone that tries it, loves it!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy everyone loves it. Thanks for your comment! :)
I crew on sail boats and I made these one day for a race. At first no one was really interested in them. I thought wow I got all these balls I have to bring back home. After a couple of hrs, my container was handed back to me empty. They were asking were there any more left? haha. New snack for the crew!!
Haha. This made me laugh. I’m so happy that the tupperware was returned empty! Thanks for your comment. :)
I love this recipe and my roommates are now obsessed with them. So I have to make them weekly.
Haha. I’m glad that they’re obsessed. :) Thanks for your comment!
Erin, this looks wonderful! I’ll try it today. Thank you for sharing!
I hope you enjoyed them! Thanks for your comment. :)
Thanks! Made this last night so quick, easy and tasty!
I’m glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for your comment. :)
Great recipe. You know, I really like it when in the beginning there is a small Preface and most importantly – a photo of the finished dish. When I saw what was going to happen, I immediately said to myself – “Lisa, you will do it!”. To be honest, I did it the second time, but look like the photo you have. Was lucky to order all integritty in one place!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed them! :)
Erin, what a gorgeous peanut butter protein balls! Your directions make this seem like such an easy approach, too. I would love to make this soon!
Thanks a bunch. :) I hope you’ll like them as much as we did!
Erin, what a gorgeous idea! We absolutely love protein balls! Definitely need to try these!
Thanks so much! I hope you will. :)
Hello Erin, awesome protein balls :) thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I’m glad you liked them. :)
Has anyone tried freezing these?
I’m sorry for just now seeing this! Yes, it works fine. :)
Hey there, I’m a huge fan of peanut butter and this peanut butter protein ballslook way awesome!
Thanks! I hope you’ll get to try them. :)
Hi Erin ! You’re very skilled. awesome protein balls
Hello! Thank you very much. :) I’m happy you enjoyed them!
Love making these! Great recipe! ☺
Thanks so much! I appreciate the feedback. :)
Can you substitute the PB with anything else? My daughter is allergic to peanuts – I use to enjoy these very much before having her.
Any kind of nut or seed butter should work. :)
The nutrition calculator came out with this:
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 18
Amount per serving Calories 129
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 9.1g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 4.9g
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Awesome! Thank you for sharing that info
How much protein is in ball?
I don’t have that info but you could use this recipe analyzer for the nutritional profile.
Awesome!I made it last weekend. The taste was wonderful. Thank for your recipe
Do we have to wait a week until we can eat them?
Nope. You can store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Thank you so much for a great recipe. I made these yesterday and they were super easy and tasty.
So happy to hear that! Thanks for your comment. :)
what is the calorie, fat, protein and carb count in the original recipe?
How much protein per ball
I calculated the calories of the ingredients listed and found that the calories per piece would be around 115.
What about carbs??
I don’t have that info but you could use this recipe analyzer for the nutritional profile. :)
Can these be made with powdered peanut butter, such as PB2?
I’ve never tried it so I really can’t say. Sorry about that!
You could, but you would need to add more liquid so they have moisture to stick together…
These look very good, do you know nutritional value of them? protein and calories mainly? thank you
I don’t have that info but you could use this recipe analyzer for the nutritional profile.
How many balls do you think is a serving size? They are Delicious thank you for this recipe!!
Sorry for just now seeing your question! I think 2-3 is a reasonable number. I’m so happy you liked them. :)
I love this recipe! I really appreciate having the weight listed too as cups confuse me and put me off using a recipe. I add a scoop of vanilla protein powder too and eat one with some fruit when I need a snack after work before I go to the gym.
I’m happy you find the grams useful! I’m from the US but hate using cups because they’re not accurate. Everyone packs a cup of flour differently. I’m happy you love the recipe! Thanks for your comment. :)
I’ve been making this recipe for about 6 months and use most of the original recipe but use honey, dessicated coconut and Meridian peanut butter (which is pure peanut ie no salt, palm oil or sugar added) and sometimes add in dried raisins or cranberries. They always turn out delicious and Ive never needed to use any water. My 5 year old daughter takes one to school in her packed lunch instead of sweet treats. Thanks Tracey (UK)
Hi Tracey from the UK! :) Raisins and cranberries sound like great additions. I love that you pack your daughter one of these instead of a dessert! I hope she enjoys her not super sweet treats. Thanks a bunch for your feedback!
Any idea of calorie content on these?
Hi! I don’t have that info but you can copy and paste the recipe here for the nutritional profile, if you’d like. :)
Pam did you ever find out the calorie content? I got a really hIgh number.
These peanut butter protein balls look absolutely fantastic. Beautiful photos, too. I look forward to trying this.
Thank you! I hope you’ll enjoy them. :)
I was wondering if you could substitute maple syrup for the honey. Any thoughts? I can’t wait to try these. What a perfect summertime snack!
That should work but my worry is that they might not be as sticky, and therefore more difficult to roll into balls. I would love to hear how they come out. :)
Do you cook the oats first?
Nope! Never cook oats first unless a recipe specifically says to. :)
What can you substitute for coconut? (lot of fat in coconut) Can handle the peanut butter and chocolate chips but would love a lighter fat sub for the coconut.
You could add more oats until the texture is how you’d like it. :)
So glad to hear there is a substitute for coconut. I have a tree nut allergy and was trying to think of something with a consistency similar to coconut that is still super tasty. Do you have any other suggestions than more oats? I might sprinkle some (well more than some for sure!) cinnamon into part of a batch. I love cinnamon!
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Cinnamon sounds like a delicious addition! And no, I can’t really think of any other good shredded coconut subs. I just googled it and can’t find anything that would be a good sub in this recipe. Sorry about that! Happy holidays! :)
Would this recipe still work if the oatmeal was replaced with almond flour?
The two aren’t interchangeable but you could mix everything except for the chocolate chips together and then add almond flour until it comes together. I’d love to hear how it goes!
Has anyone froze these? How well do they freeze and what’s the best length of time? Thanks.
I’ve frozen them and it works well! What do you mean by best length of time? Like how long? I didn’t freeze them for super long but I’m guessing a few weeks would be fine.
Put them in the fridge till the next day! Delicious and addicting
Thanks for the tip! So happy you liked them. :)
These are delicious! I ate two and satisfied my sweet tooth. One probably would have done it, but I just couldn’t help myself. So easy!
Haha. Two is still very reasonable. :) Thanks a bunch for your comment!
Just made these and they are delicious! And nutritional value wise, I’m sure they aren’t even that bad! Yum!
So happy you liked them! :)
Awesome recipe! I love it!
So happy to hear that! Thanks for letting me know. :)
These are delicious! Mine came out a little sticky, do you know how I could fix this? Best wishes xx
I’m happy you liked them. :) Did you make any subs or changes at all to the recipe? You could add more coconut to make them less sticky!
can you do almond butter instead of peanut butter?
Definitely. :)
Hi. Can you use maple syrup instead of honey??
Yup. :)
My nut butter has no salt. How much salt should I add for this recipe? Thank you.
I’d recommend adding it to taste. :) I always use salted so I unfortunately have no idea.
Can you add the nutritional information for these?
These are awesome!!! Thank you for this:) I’m happy 😊
I’m so happy you liked them! Thanks for your comment. :)
Would you mind telling me the nutrition facts for these? Maybe I missed it. Just macros away least
Check out the comment of mine (from March 27) below yours. :)
I can’t but you could use this recipe analyzer if you’d like for that info. :)
Two thumbs up! These are seriously delicious and addictive :) I absolutely love how quick and easy they are to make. Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome! I’m happy you liked them. :) And sorry for just now seeing your comment! I have no idea how I missed it until now.
EXCELLENT recipe!! I like the amounts of ingredients in this one. I added Flaxseed and Hemp Protein powder (found at Walmart!) as well as it was wet enough to add more goodies😀. Will not notice any difference in taste thanks to amounts of vanilla extract and 🍯
Thanks so much! I’m happy to hear that you like them and that added flax and protein powder works out well. Thanks for the tip and your comment. :)
Hiya
Can u freeze these?
Hi! You can. :)
My family loved these! Sometimes we have to adjust a bit of the ingredient quantities to get them to the right consistency but that’s super easy and obvious. We’ve chopped up dried cherries (without added sugar) and added them the recipe. Yummy. We’ve used almond butter instead of peanut butter which is a fun twist too. Thanks for the recipe!
Oooh, I love dried cherries! Those and almond butter together sound really yummy. Thanks for the tip! I’m happy that you’ve been enjoying them. :)
Thank you for sharing this recipe. By chance do you know how many calories each protein ball has?
You’re welcome. :) I don’t but you could use this recipe analyzer if you’d like for that info!
Hi Erin! I made these protein balls last night and I love them! My husband and daughter do, too! I found your blog simply by chance while searching recipes on line and I love it. I plan to try more ASAP! Great blog!
Aww, thanks! I’m so happy you found the website and that you enjoyed the balls and are going to try more recipes. I hope you’ll like them just as much as the protein balls! Thanks for your comment. :)
I thought there was to be garbanzo beans added in too , sorry if I mixed up recipes thanks
They look easy though :)
I do have a recipe with chickpeas and peanut butter! You might be thinking of these chickpea cookies. :)
These look great! Do you soak your oats first to make them easier to digest or does mixing them with the wetter ingredients (pb, honey, vanilla) take care of that process if you don’t eat them right away? I’ve read mixed things online about ingesting oats without soaking them, so I’m just curious if you do and if not, if you have any issues. Thanks!! :)
I’ve never actually soaked my oats although I know I should probably look into that! I don’t think that mixing them with wetter ingredients would replace actually soaking them, though. I’m also not very hopeful that soaked oats would work in a recipe like this. Sorry I don’t have a better answer for you!
I am not one to write a review but I felt I needed to!!
I went into my local healthy food cafe yesterday and bought a protein ball for £1.50 (was delicious) – then on my way back to work I thought – wow I bet I could make something like this! – found this website and on my way home bought all the ingredients except vanilla extract (couldn’t find anywhere, can you believe lol) anyway got home, made them and omg they are delicious – I made around 10, so easy and so yummy!!!
Thank you!!!!
1.50 for a protein ball?! Wow. That’s crazy! I’m so happy you found this recipe and can make your own now. :) Thanks for your comment!
I paid $2.75 for a protein ball hence my ending up on this site! :)
Yikes! So expensive. Hope you get to try out this much cheaper version. :)
Do these need refrigerated?
Sorry for my slow reply! Hopefully you found your answer in Step 4 of the recipe. :)
assuming you make 24 balls. Each ball or serving would be 97 calories. 3.7g protein.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 24
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 97
Total Fat 6.1g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 17mg 0%
Total Carb 7.4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3%
Sugars 4.8g
Protein 3.7g
So sorry I just now saw your comment! Thanks for sharing the nutritional breakdown. I hope you made them and enjoyed them! :)
No worries. You got back to me very quickly! Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!! I needed to log them in my Fitbit & wanted the most accurate information possible :) I did make them and they are definitely delicious! My husband & 19 month old like them too. We made them 2 days ago & they’re almost gone. Thank you for posting this recipe!!!
You’re welcome for the recipe! :) I’m happy that your family enjoyed them. It’s always a good thing when the husband and toddler approve. ;) Thanks for the feedback!
WOW – these are AMAAAAAZING!! Love them! My daughter and I made them and per our calculations from our home ingredients, for 24 protein balls, each one is 132 calories.
So happy you liked them! Thanks for sharing the calorie count and your comment. :)
I make a lot of sweets for tour busses. Most of my clients are peanut butter freaks, but I’d like to make them something healthier for this next round. I normally just use regular peanut butter but have some of that PB2 stuff on hand. Have you tried it with that? Just wondering how to adjust.
I’ve never used PB2 so I have no idea how you’d use that here. Sorry about that! I hope your clients will enjoy the balls. :)
I substituted the chocolate chips for cocoa nibs and half maple syrup half rice malt.
Turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
I’m happy your subs worked out well and that you enjoyed the balls! Thanks for your comment. :)
How many balls do you get from this recipe & how many calories per ball please?
It’s up in the yield. :) 24 balls! I don’t have that info but you can copy and paste the recipe here for the nutritional profile, if you’d like.
These look so delish!
Thanks a bunch! :)
Hi. Do you have to put the coconut in? I don’t like coconut so thought to ask! Thanks!
Hmm. 1/2 cup is a lot to omit of something. I’m afraid you need something similar to coconut to absorb some of the moisture from the peanut butter. I just don’t know what would do the job. Sorry about that!
I have made these several times & never use coconut. Just ate one now & they taste just as amazing, without!
That’s great to know that they work without the coconut! Thanks for the tip. :)
I even add other nuts and it works great!
Good to know! Thanks for the tip. :)
how many protein balls can we make from this quantity.
It’s up in the yield. :) 24 balls!
Thanks. made peanut butter balls. everybody loved it.
Great! I’m happy to hear that. :) Thanks for your comment!
Can I use steel cut oats in place of rolled oats?
I haven’t tried it but I’m pretty sure that wouldn’t work. I think steel cut oats are too hard to eat raw, aren’t they?
I’ve had these but made with sunbutter instead of Peanut Butter. Still very delicious!! And a great option for those with nut allergies
Awesome that they came out well with sunbutter! So happy you liked them. :) Thanks for your comment!
Made these today and used trader joes Ancient grains ,which have pumpkin seeds flax chia quinoa oats , they are great thank you !! Like the idea of toasting the coconut !! Yum 🤗🤗
That sounds like an interesting sub! I’ll have to check that out. Thanks for your comment! I’m happy you enjoyed them. :)
Does anyone have the nutritional data so that I can put it in my food diary app?
I don’t have that info but you can copy and paste the recipe here for the nutritional profile, if you’d like. :)
These are delicious. I toasted the coconut until it was brown and toasted the oatmeal. It has to cool before mixing the chocolate chips. I also warmed up the peanut butter, honey and vanilla in the microwave for about 10 seconds so it was easier to mix . I added a 1/4 cup of chia seeds. I put the balls in servings of three in snack bags and froze them so we could grab and go. I don’t know the nutritional value but these kept me full for a long time. I am diabetic and it did not affect my sugar. I have passed this recipe on. It’s great.
I love your idea of toasting the coconut and oats! That must add so much flavor. And I’ll have to try these with chia seeds, too. Thanks a bunch for your feedback! I’m so happy you liked them.
I’m also diabetic, I’m having trouble getting my diabetes under control , I’d appreciate it if you could give me the recipe you used . Thank you
These are great to make in bulk and use for pre workouts. They were also easy to make. By the way, what kind of camera did you use for these awesome photos?
I’m so happy you liked them! I used a Canon 6D. :) Thanks for your comment!
Any idea what the nutritional stats are for these? I made them and LOOOOVE THEM! Just want to know how many calories, protein and fiber I’m consuming. Thanks for any help with this.
I don’t have that info but you can copy and paste the recipe here for the nutritional profile, if you’d like. :) I’m so happy you liked them! Thanks for your comment. :)
Does anyone know the nutritional value on these such as calories and protein sugars etc.
I don’t have that info but you can copy and paste the recipe here for the nutritional profile, if you’d like. :)
I just made these using crunchy natural peanut butter. Out of chocolate chips so added a little extra honey (less than tbsp) and organic pumpkin seeds. Along with the organic old fashioned oats and coconut I added 2 tbsp of cocoa powder. I had to add a little more water to get a good mixture but it is delicious! Taking to Zumba to celebrate the instructor’s birthday.
Yum! Adding cocoa powder always a good idea. ;) That’s great that it worked out well here. I hope that they were enjoyed at Zumba! Thanks a bunch for your feedback. :)
Can these be frozen and saved fir a later time?
They can! Hope you’ll enjoy them. :)
I’ve made these a few times you can add & substitute a number of ingredients I used almond &/or cashew butter I also used sunflowerseeds you can use dates raises dried apricots etc you can use agave syrup or maple syrup instead of honey I used 1/2 cup of coconut oil & 8 fig cookies or 8 dates or 1/4-1/2 cup of raisens also any chips can be used peanutbutter chips or toffee bits In its hot outside (summer) freezing works great chef Denise
Those are some great subs! Thanks for sharing with us. I love the peanut butter chips and toffee bits idea especially. :) Thanks for your comment!
These look so amazing! I love peanut butter balls – especially when you can just dump all of the ingredients into one bowl! It makes it so simple, and they last about a week in our house as a sweet treat after dinner. Thank you for such a simple and tasty recipe!!
You’re welcome! I hope you’ll get the chance to try these out. I’m also a fan of recipes where you just dump everything into a bowl. ;) Thanks for your comment!
Oh Erin, I’d have a hard time eating eating just one or two! They look delicious… and I love bite sized snacks!
I almost didn’t make these because they are so much like some of your other protein ball recipes but we buried my grandmother this week and I needed a pick me up so I made them. I used unsalted pb (because I accidentally picked up unsalted bleh) and added a bunch of salt to it. Used half creamed honey (it was all I had) and half maple brown rice syrup and used a mix of white chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Love, Love, Love….I was stuffed before I ever got to the funeral home…because I um…ate WAY too many of them before leaving the house. Hey, at least I indulged in a fairly healthy manner.
I’m sorry to hear about your grandmother. I’m glad that you gave the recipe a try and that it didn’t let you down. And I agree with you – at least it was a fairly healthy indulging session. Much better than downing three 500-calorie cookies, for example. ;) Thanks for your comment!
I could use a small bowlful of these in my office…I’ll bet I’d be fueled to get the days work done!
These would be great to take on trips! I’ll need to make a batch before heading to the airport :)
Energy bites have become my latest obsession! These look incredible!
Glad we’re back to the sweets again! Especially because I’m on a diet and can actually eat these ones! ;)
6-ingredients is my kind of recipe! I love these! i really do need to make some to take to the office.
These are everything I love and MORE! So many delicious ingredients in one healthy treat!
I love this combination, its SO delicious!! I can’t wait to try these!!
Thanks! I hope you’ll enjoy them!
I love snacks like these – I’m totally making these with my kids tomorrow, they’ll have a blast!
Yay! I hope you’ll all enjoy them!
Protein balls are my latest obsession, and I’m definitely going to have to give these a try!!
They’re pretty awesome, right?! Hope you’ll enjoy them!
Protein balls are so great to have on hand. My kids always grab one or two before running off to their afternoon activities.
I totally agree!
I just love peanut butter (and almond butter!)and need a snack like this almost every morning. I have to try them with brown rice syrup, so curious to see how the flavor would be!!
I’d love to hear what you think about them!
Yes! I love sweet treats (a little too much), so I’m happy to have a fun, tasty & healthy option these days. Can’t wait to make a batch!
Haha. I guess most of us do. ;)
These are the kinds of snacks I love to have on hand for my kids! So healthy and so good!
I hope you’ll give these a try! :)
I need to make these protein balls! I love peanut butter and chocolate together!
Same here! And I hope you’ll enjoy them. :)