You’ve just found the best high protein peanut butter balls recipe ever! Here’s why! The base is just 3 ingredients, they take just 10 minutes, and one serving (two balls) is nearly 10 grams of protein.
Best of all…they taste sooo good!
So make them when you need a sweet, filling, and healthy snack everyone will love. And with just three ingredients, they are so easy to make.
Plus, we’ll show you how to customize them with cocoa powder, rice cereal and more for a special treat.
Are you looking for other high protein snack recipes? Try our delicious high protein peanut butter cookies.
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Why You’ll Love This recipe…
- These peanut butter balls make an excellent addition to your diet.
- We added just the right amount of protein powder to this mixture so it satisfies your protein needs but it doesn’t taste gritty at all.
- The whole family will love them.
Ingredients
Whipping up these high-protein peanut butter balls is a breeze.
All it takes is a simple combination of three main ingredients: creamy peanut butter, nutritious protein powder, and just the right amount of powdered sugar to add that touch of sweetness.
- Peanut Butter – While we prefer creamy peanut butter for its smooth texture, you could opt for crunchy peanut butter if you enjoy little bits in your treats.
- Protein Powder – We recommend using unflavored protein powder, so it doesn’t compete with the peanut butter’s natural taste. However, if you choose flavors like vanilla or peanut butter, you might want to adjust the sugar quantity.
- Powdered Sugar – We use powdered sugar because it’s finer and blends better than regular granulated sugar, giving a smoother finish.
See recipe card for the quantities.
Instructions
Follow a few simple steps, and you’ll be on your way to creating the tastiest high-protein peanut butter balls you’ve ever had.
Begin by adding the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and protein powder in a mixing bowl.
Stir the mixture well, ensuring that the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and protein powder are blended together.
After mixing, grab a melon baller or a small spoon to scoop up the peanut butter mixture. With the scooped mixture in your hand, gently roll and shape it into round peanut butter balls, making sure they’re smooth and uniform in size.
Stir the mixture well, ensuring that the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and protein powder are blended together.
Now, you could eat them right now and they will taste amazing…but…you love them even more if you chill them in fridge for 30 minutes. This step is a must if you want to make variations like dipping them in chocolate.
Variations
What you’ll really love about this awesome recipe is that about this high-protein peanut butter balls recipe is its versatility. You can tweak and adjust it to your liking! Here are some suggestions to give them a fresh twist or add a personal touch.
Sprinkles – If you’re looking to add some fun and flair to the peanut butter balls, try rolling them in sprinkles. This not only gives them a colorful appearance but also introduces an extra layer of texture and a touch more sweetness to every bite.
Cocoa Powder – Want a hint of chocolate in your treat? Simply add a couple of tablespoons of cocoa powder. This will give your peanut butter balls a delightful chocolatey flavor, blending perfectly with the nuttiness of the peanut butter.
Chocolate Dipped – For a luxurious twist, consider dipping the peanut butter balls into melted dark or milk chocolate. This elevates the treat, making it taste and look like something you’d find in a gourmet dessert shop.
Crunchy Peanut Butter – To mix things up and move away from the usual smooth texture of the peanut butter balls, consider adding ingredients that offer a crunch or a different texture. This way, each bite has a surprising and delightful feel!
Rice Cereal – If you’re a fan of a little crunch in your treats, mixing in some rice cereal to the peanut butter blend is a great idea. This adds a delightful crispy texture, making each bite even more interesting.
See our old fashioned peanut butter balls for a more indulgent treat.
Equipment
The one special tool you’ll need for this recipe is a melon baller. It’s ideal for grabbing just the right amount of the mixture, ensuring each peanut butter ball is the perfect size.
Storage and Freezer
A great advantage of these high-protein peanut butter balls is that you can freeze them and thaw a few at a time for quick snacking. Can you say “convenient”? You can prepare a large batch, store them in the freezer, and whenever you’re in the mood for a snack, just grab a few. Let them sit out for a little while to thaw, and they’re ready to enjoy!
Just make sure that you freeze them in a single layer, then once frozen, move them to a freezer bag. They’ll keep for a couple months but you’ll probably eat them long before then.
Top tip
A handy tip for crafting these peanut butter balls: use a melon baller! It allows you to scoop just the right amount of mixture, ensuring each peanut butter ball is consistently sized and turns out beautifully.
FAQ
Yes, it’s possible to add more protein powder to the peanut butter ball mix. But keep in mind, the more you put in, the more grainy or coarse the balls might feel when you eat them.
All the ingredients used in these high-protein peanut butter balls are gluten-free. We opt for collagen protein, but even when considering whey protein which comes from wheat, it’s typically gluten-free. However, it’s essential to note that some exceptions exist, so always review the label of your chosen protein powder brand just to be sure.
If you skip the chocolate dip, these peanut butter balls are completely dairy-free.
Protein balls are an ideal snack, suitable for any time of day – be it morning, afternoon, evening, or even as a pre-workout boost.
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter
- 2/3 Cup Unflavored Protein Powder
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add all the ingredients. Mix until throughtly combined.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form into a ball. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Continue until all balls are formed.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- You will need to use a little muscle when mixing the ingredients. I recommend using a rubber spatula for this.
- If you want to dip them in chocolate like we did, you can do it after you refrigerate them.Â
- We also rolled a few in some sprinkles for an extra treat.Â
- Stored in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.Â
- You can freeze them for up to 3 months in an air-tight container or freezer bag.
- To thaw, take them out of the freezer and sit them out on the counter for about 5 minutes. Then you can enjoy them.
Nutrition
These are easy to make and they taste AMAZING!!! My 11 yr old daughter has been begging me to make them again ever since I made them the first time.
The 1st time I made them, I used peanut butter flavored protein powder, Meijer brand and they were delicious. This time I tripled the batch and did 1 C. Unflavored and 1 C. Chocolate Peanut Butter flavored protein powder, both taste SO good!!!
I think they taste really similar to the Reese cup shapes, like the hearts, trees and eggs. 😊 Definitely worth trying.
I dipped some in Chocolate while leaving some plain. They are great either way ya prefer.
Thanks for stopping by, Steph! So glad you both loved them!