Peanut Butter Protein Balls (gluten-free, vegan options)
Servings 24 1" balls
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.
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 salt
- 1/3 cup (57 grams) mini chocolate chips (use vegan chocolate chips, if needed)
- 2 to 4 teaspoons water or additional vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, brown rice syrup or honey and vanilla extract.1 cup (256 grams) natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup (80 grams) honey, 2 teaspoons 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.1 1/2 cups (135 grams) rolled oats, 1/2 cup (42 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut, pinch salt, 1/3 cup (57 grams) mini chocolate chips, 2 to 4 teaspoons water
- 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.
Notes
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.005gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 10
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