Peanut Protein Balls

Name: Peanut Protein Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12-15 balls
Cuisine: Vegan
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)

Peanuts, peanut butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon make these snack bites. Add chocolate chips if that is your kind of afternoon.

By Cheryl Martinez

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Kitchen notes, swaps & the story

Servings: 12-15 balls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Blend Peanuts: In a food processor, pulse the roasted peanuts until finely chopped.
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.
Add Mix-ins: If using, stir in the chocolate chips and granola or cacao crisps.
Form Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls using your hands.
Chill: Place the balls on a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Enjoy: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.