Peanut Protein Balls 🥜

The perfect bite-sized snack easy to take on the go for those mid-day cravings or to compliment a workout! Just a few of these will have you feeling satisfied & energized!

Peanut Protein Balls Recipe

• Servings: 12-15 balls

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Chill Time: 30 minutes

• Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup / 3.5 oz roasted unsalted peanuts

• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

• 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup

• 1 oz rolled oats or protein powder

• 3 oz raw peanut butter

• 1/8 tsp cinnamon

• ⅓ cup / 1 oz vegan semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (optional)

• ⅓ cup / 1 oz granola (or) brown rice cacao crisps (optional)

  
  

Instructions:

1. Blend Peanuts: In a food processor, pulse the roasted peanuts until finely chopped.

   
   

2. Mix Ingredients: Add the vanilla extract, maple syrup, oats or protein powder, peanut butter, and cinnamon to the processor. Blend until well combined and sticky.

   
   

3. Add Mix-ins: If using, stir in the chocolate chips and granola or cacao crisps.

   
   

4. Form Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls using your hands.

   
   

5. Chill: Place the balls on a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.

   
   

6. Enjoy: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

   
   

Nutritional Facts (estimated per serving):

• Calories: 80-100

• Total Fat: 5-7 g

• Saturated Fat: 1-2 g

• Carbohydrates: 8-10 g

• Dietary Fiber: 1-2 g

• Sugars: 2-4 g

• Protein: 3-4 g

• Sodium: 0-5 mg

  
  

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