🥜 High-Protein Peanut Butter Balls

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 14–18 balls)

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)

• ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

• ½ cup old-fashioned oats

• 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flax (optional)

• 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for texture)

• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Mix

In a large bowl, combine:

• Peanut butter

• Protein powder

• Honey

• Oats

• Chia/flax (if using)

Stir until thick and well combined.

2️⃣ Adjust Texture

• If mixture is too dry, add 1 tbsp milk at a time.

• If too sticky, add a bit more protein powder or oats.

3️⃣ Roll

• Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture.

• Roll into balls with your hands.

4️⃣ Chill

• Place on a lined tray and refrigerate 20–30 minutes to firm up.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

💪 Estimated Nutrition (Per Ball – varies by brand)

• ~90–120 calories

• 5–7g protein

✨ Variations

• Chocolate lovers: Dip in melted dark chocolate.

• Low sugar: Use sugar-free syrup instead of honey.

• Extra protein: Replace oats with almond flour for a denser texture.

• PB & Jelly: Add a tiny dollop of sugar-free jam in the center before rolling.