Peanut Butter Protein Balls are a great snack to have on hand. They are easy to make, yummy and pack a punch of protein to help you recoup from a work out or just beat that afternoon slump. I added mini M&Ms to mine for a little bit of sweetness and color.

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a bowl of peanut butter protein balls ready to store in the refrigerator for healthy snacks

gather the ingredients to make protein peanut butter balls

Peanut Butter Protein Balls recipe

1 1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
1/2 cup honey
1 portion vanilla protein powder (I used I scoop of vanilla protein powder from Clean Simple Eats)
1/4 cup mini m&ms

scoop protein balls onto a baking sheet and put in fridge or freezer to harden

Directions

Place peanut butter, protein powder, rolled oats, honey, and mini M&Ms into a medium bowl.
Use a wooden spoon or hands to mix the dough together. At this point, begin to add water by the teaspoon.
Depending on how liquid your peanut butter is, you may need to add water. Water will helps moisten things so your balls hold shape, it can also help your balls be less chalky if that is an issue.
Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop dough into your palms. Roll into balls until all dough is gone.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Are protein balls good for you?

Yes is the short answer to this question. Protein balls are good for you if you eat them in moderation! Have one protein ball as a snack, for breakfast, or right after a workout.

Why aren’t my protein balls sticking together?

If your protein balls are not sticking together you probably need to add a little bit more moisture. Add a teaspoon of water at a time until your protein balls stick together to form a ball! If your peanut butter isn’t very liquidy, you might try heating up a bit before adding.

How do I make Protein Balls all the same size?

You can make sure all your protein balls are the same size by using a cookie dough scooper or a tablespoon!

Can I store protein balls in the freezer?

Yes! Freeze protein balls on a cookie sheet to harden and then place them all in a freezer safe bag and store them in the freezer!

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Hope you enjoy this recipe. Its a great one to keep on hand in the fridge for after school treats that you don’t have to feel guilty about! I’ve shared some other fun after school snacks on the blog before too! Did you catch this After School Snack Tray? Its a real fav!!

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Peanut Butter Protein Balls with Mini M&Ms

Peanut butter protein balls are a great high-protein snack to snack on post-workout or mid-day when you need something to keep you going between meals.

Course: Snack

Keyword: protein

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or nut butter of choice
1/2 cup honey
1 portion vanilla protein powder I used vanilla protein powder from  Clean Simple Eats
1/4 cup mini m&ms

Instructions

Place peanut butter, protein powder, rolled oats, honey, and mini M&Ms into a medium bowl.
Use a wooden spoon or hands to mix the dough together. At this point, begin to add water by the teaspoon.
Depending on how liquid your peanut butter is, you may need to add water. Water will helps moisten things so your balls hold shape, it can also help your balls be less chalky if that is an issue.
Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop dough into your palms. Roll into balls until all dough is gone.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Optional add ins:

Chia Seeds
Chocolate Chips (add or substitute for M&Ms)
Shredded coconut
Puffed Rice