Peanut Butter Protein Balls – Low Carb | Keto | Grain-Free

These Peanut Butter Protein Balls are so easy to make with just a few simple pantry ingredients. A healthy breakfast or snack on the go and loaded with peanut butter, cinnamon and protein powder. Low carb, keto, grain-free and gluten free.

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PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS

These peanut butter energy bites are one of the easiest snacks you can make. They are no bake which means you won’t have to turn on the oven and take less than 10 minutes to put together.

All you need are 7 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Plus, they are loaded with protein, fiber and healthy fats to keep you full and loaded with energy throughout the day. What I love about making our own peanut butter protein bites is that you don’t need a food processor or a mixer. Everything gets combined in one bowl.

Making your own homemade protein balls means you can control exactly what ingredients go into them. Plus, even my husband says these ones are so much cheaper and better than the ones you can buy in the store! 

INGREDIENTS IN PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS WITHOUT OATS:

To make these delicious no bake protein balls, you’re going to need:

• peanut butter: be sure to use drippy natural peanut butter – feel free to swap out the peanut butter with almond butter to make them paleo or another nut butter or seed butter to keep them nut-free.
• Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup or use pure maple syrup or honey if not vegan
• ground cinnamon: I like to use Organic Ceylon Cinnamon but use what you have on hand
• pure vanilla extract: adds flavor
• fine sea salt: helps to balance the sweetness and add flavor
• superfine blanched almond flour: helps to keep these peanut butter protein balls low carb and acts as a binder together  – you can sub with oat flour for nut-free and if not low carb
• pea protein – we like to use Nuzest Clean Lean because it only contains one ingredient with no added sugar 

Optional Add-ins:

• Dark Chocolate Chips
• Shredded Coconut
• Cranberries
• Chopped Nuts
• Cocoa Powder
• Hemp Seeds
• Flax Seeds
• Chia Seeds

HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS

1. In a large bowl, mix together the nut or seed butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, almond flour and protein powder.
2. Form and roll dough tightly (wet hands slightly if needed) into 1″ – 1.5″ balls.
3. Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy.

VARIATIONS:

Want to switch things up? Feel free to switch up the ingredients and add-ins with what you like or have on hand!

PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS WITH OATS:

These popular chocolate peanut butter protein balls call for: 

• half cup of old fashioned oats, be sure to use certified gluten free as necessary
• half cup of quick cooking oats, be sure to use certified gluten free as necessary
• mini chocolate chips
• unsweetened shredded coconut
• vanilla protein powder

HOW TO STORE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS:

You can store these coconut protein balls at room temperature but chilling them in the fridge prevents them from getting too soft or mushy.

Just place the energy balls in a single layer in an airtight container or in zip-lock bags.

FOR MEAL PREP AND FREEZER:

So can you freeze protein balls? Absolutely!

You can make a double batch of this healthy peanut butter protein balls recipe ahead of time and place them on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer for about 30 minutes to set. Then we store them in freezer-friendly zip-top bags.

Then you just grab one or two in the morning or any time  you need a quick pick-me-up.

ARE NO BAKE PROTEIN BALLS HEALTHY?

Not only are protein balls keto, they are a great healthier treat option when enjoyed in moderation on a balanced diet. They are made with wholesome ingredients and packed with fiber and protein but sweet enough to satisfy that sweet dessert craving.

More protein balls recipes:

No Bake Energy Bites

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Protein Bites

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

These Peanut Butter Protein Balls are so easy to make with just a few simple pantry ingredients. A healthy breakfast or snack on the go and loaded with peanut butter, cinnamon and protein powder. Low carb, keto, grain-free and gluten free.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked oatmeal peanut butter, energy balls, energy balls recipes, energy bites, energy bites no bake, no bake energy balls, no bake energy bites, peanut butter protein balls, protein balls, protein bites recipes

Servings: 11 protein balls

Calories: 92 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup drippy peanut butter can sub with nut butter or seed butter of your choice (do not use the nut butter from the bottom of the jar and be sure to stir before using)
• 1.5 Tbsp Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup OR pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 cup superfine blanched almond flour
• 1 tbs pea protein powder can also sub with 2 Tbs more superfine blanched almond flour

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the nut or seed butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, almond flour and protein powder (if using.

2. Form and roll dough tightly (wet hands slightly if needed) into 1" - 1.5" balls.

3. Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Protein Bites

Amount Per Serving (1 protein ball)

Calories 92 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 4g8%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.