5-Minute Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- Total Time35 minutes
- Yield12 balls 1x
- DietGluten Free
These no bake peanut butter protein balls are soft, chewy, and packed with over 12 grams of protein each. Made with just three ingredients, they’re perfect for post-workout, meal prep, or when you need a healthy snack that actually satisfies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Optional: 1 to 2 tablespoons almond flour or oat flour if needed for texture
- Optional: 1 tablespoon almond milk if dough feels dry
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, protein powder, and maple syrup until smooth.
- If the dough feels too sticky, add almond or oat flour one tablespoon at a time. If too dry, mix in a splash of almond milk.
- Roll into small balls using your hands — you’ll get about 10 to 12 depending on size.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Use a smooth, high-quality protein powder for best results. If your peanut butter is extra thick, a splash of almond milk helps with mixing. You can stir in mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, or crushed nuts for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg