No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Printable View)
Energy-boosting bites made with peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, oats, and mini chips. Ready in 15 minutes, no baking needed.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
07 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Stir until well blended.
02 - Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or hands until a cohesive dough forms.
03 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
04 - Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls, rolling firmly to hold their shape.
05 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
06 - Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months for longer storage.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in fifteen minutes flat and require zero baking time
- You can keep them in the freezer for those moments when only chocolate will fix everything
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- The dough should feel sticky but not so wet that it coats your hands heavily
- If it is too dry to roll, add another teaspoon of honey and mix again
- Letting them chill completely makes all the difference in texture
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly with cold water to prevent sticking while rolling
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes that store and freeze neatly