Peanut Butter Protein Balls

These peanut butter protein balls are a favorite healthy snack that is super versatile.  And, they don’t contain dates!

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These peanut butter protein balls are high in fiber and protein.  And yes, even with those health benefits, they can still be delicious.  Kids and adults both love them.

What ingredients do I need for peanut butter protein balls?

• Peanut butter
• Honey
• Ground flaxseed
• Collagen powder* – unflavored
• Cinnamon powder
• Almond flour – use the super fine kind
• Semi sweet chocolate chips

*We know that not everyone has collagen powder hanging around, so you can certainly just substitute for 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal or add 1 additional tablespoon of almond flour.

We love this recipe because it’s quite versatile.  As we mentioned above, you can sub out the collagen powder but you can also use almost any nut butter you would like.  We prefer peanut butter, but almond butter, cashew butter or your favorite nut butter will work too!

When you’re ready to form the protein balls, using a cookie scoop will help you get even sizes.  I like to use one like this – it’s the perfect size!

Need another reason to love these protein balls?  They are dairy free and gluten free making them an easy snack to serve to almost anyone!

If you’re looking for more great protein all recipes, check some out here:

• Energy balls without dates
• No bake coconut date energy bites
• Peanut butter pretzel energy bites
• No bake oatmeal cookie energy bites

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

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Servings: 12 balls

Equipment

• Small cookie scoop

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 2 scoops collagen powder unflavored
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder a few shakes
• 1/4 cup almond flour super fine
• 3 Tablespoons chocolate chip semi-sweet

Instructions

• Microwave peanut butter and honey for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients (chocolate chips last) and stir to combine. If you add the chocolate chips too early, they will simple melt into the batter.
• Use a 1.5 tbs cookie scoop and scoop mixture into balls.
  
• Put balls in the refrigerator to set for an hour. To store, keep balls in refrigerator.

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Notes

If you don't have collagen powder, you can substitute 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal or add 1 additional tablespoon of almond flour.

Use any nut butter you would like if you prefer one more than peanut butter.

 

 

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg