The Perfect Peanut Butter Protein Ball
These creamy peanut butter protein balls are a homemade dupe for Perfect Bar Peanut Butter Protein Bar—soft, rich, and naturally sweet. Press them into a pan for easy protein bars or roll into bite-sized snacks for the road.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup natural peanut butter stirred well
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla or plain protein powder
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chips
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon to knead the mixture until all protein powder is abdorbed.
- Use a 2 Tbs cookie scoop to scoop out single bite size portions onto a pice of parchment paper.
- You can leave as is, or roll each ball between your hands until it's smooth.
- store in a casserole dish with a lid, or freeze on a sheet pan then store in a ziplock bag in the freezer.
Notes
- Yield and serving: Makes about 12 one-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Serve 2–3 balls per child or 3–4 per adult as a snack.
- Texture adjustments: If the mix is too dry, add 1 tablespoon peanut butter or 1 teaspoon water at a time until it holds. If it’s too sticky, stir in 1–2 tablespoons more oats and chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Protein powder swaps: Whey or plant protein powders both work. If using a very absorbent plant powder, add a splash of water or extra honey to reach the right texture.
- No-protein-powder option: Omit protein powder and add 1/4–1/2 cup extra oats plus 2 tablespoons ground flax or chia to keep the texture and boost nutrition.
- Nut-free version: Use sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter in place of peanut butter. Check chocolate chips and other add-ins for cross‑contact allergens.
- Sweetness tips: Taste before chilling. Add more honey for sweetness or a pinch of salt to enhance flavors if needed.
- Make-ahead & freezing: Roll balls, freeze on a tray until firm, then transfer to a sealed bag. Freeze up to 2–3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge or in a cooler for travel.
- Packing for travel: Keep chilled in an insulated cooler with an ice pack to stay below 40°F during the day. Pack in a single layer or separate layers with parchment paper.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week. Label with date and discard at first sign of spoilage.
- Calorie & protein note: Nutrition varies by brand and protein powder. Estimate roughly 100–150 kcal and 6–10 g protein per ball depending on ingredients.
- Allergy & child safety: For small children under 4, chop or flatten slightly to reduce choking risk and always supervise while eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg
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