Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe
Original Recipe by Chocolatier Elizabeth Steffen
Salted Caramel & Dark Milk Chocolate Protein Balls are an excellent pre- or post workout treat, or something to just satisfy the sweet tooth but without the guilt.
You can make this recipe by substituting many things. Like using a natural peanut or almond butter for the Nuts 'N More Salted Caramel Buter. You have the measurements, just use what you have on hand. But this recipe is seriously worth making just the way it is.
Prep:20 minutes
Macros (because everyone wants to know these)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup nuts 'n more salted caramel nut butter (or natural peanut/almond butter)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup protein powder (the cinnamon toast cereal flavors are fire)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey or agave
- 1/4 cup chopped 50% Ecuadorian Dark Milk Chocolate
- 1-4 teaspoons water*
INSTRUCTIONS
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Place salted caramel nut butter, protein powder, rolled oats, chia seeds, honey, and mini chocolate chips into a medium sized bowl.
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Use a wooden spoon or silicon spatula to mix the dough together. At this point, begin to add water by the teaspoon.
- Add water as needed. If your protein powder is chalky, then adding helps the binding process.
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Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop or a small spoonful to scoop dough onto a cookie sheet. Then roll into balls. You should get somewhere between 15-20 balls. I used 19 because that's what I made :-)
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Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months and Enjoy!!
I would classify this recipe as VERY sweet. One serving is often enough for me at a time.