Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Name: Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup old fashioned oats; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/3 cup honey; 2 scoops vanilla protein powder; 1/4 cup ground flax meal; 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Erin Sellin

4.73 from 18 votes

Apr 27, 2020, Updated May 06, 2025

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Peanut Butter Protein Balls – simple and easy homemade snacks are the best! These little protein bites are loaded with protein powder, flax seed, oat, honey, and even a little bit of chocolate!

Homemade snacks that you can make and have ready in about 15 minutes are the best! You can have them stashed in the fridge for when you are in a hurry or when you just need a little something. Plus you can mix them up a million different ways, to make them however you like!

Homemade energy balls with peanut butter, flax seed, oats, honey, protein powder, and chocolate chips

These No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls were the first little energy bite that I ever made. But I wanted to mix it up, and bump up the protein a little bit more. So I came up with these. Vanilla protein powder is added and it definitely helps bump up the protein and keep you fuller longer.

I also like to add flax meal for some fiber, but if you don’t have any don’t worry, they work just fine without it!

What You’ll Need
How To Make Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Protein Ball Mix-In Ideas
Storage
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Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe

What You’ll Need

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Old Fashioned Oats – you can use quick cooking oats, but the texture will be a little different.
Creamy Peanut Butter – If you want added crunch, you can use crunchy peanut butter. Or use any other nut butter for these Almond Butter Protein Balls
Honey – you could also use maple syrup or agave
Protein Powder – I used vanilla for these, but any flavor works great!
Flax Meal – I buy the already pre-ground flax seed
Mini Chocolate Chips – mini M&M’s are also a fun twist.

If you are a chocolate fan, be sure to check out my Chocolate Protein Balls for a little something different.

Peanut Butter protein balls are a perfect quick snack.

How To Make Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Mix. Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix until everything is well combined.
Roll. I like to use a small cookie scoop to make sure all of the balls are the same size. Roll tightly into a ball and place on a lined baking sheet.
Store. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 1-2 hours for them to set up, and then store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Protein Ball Mix-In Ideas

You really can mix these up a million different ways with different mix ins. Here are a few great ideas.

Dried Fruit
White or Dark Chocolate
Nuts
Coconut
Chia Seeds

Storage

Store protein balls in an airtight container for up to about 2 weeks in the fridge. You can also store them in the freezer. Make a double batch and have some in the fridge, and some in the freezer for later. They will last for 3-4 months in an airtight container.

Homemade energy ball are a great snack to have in the fridge - peanut butter, oats, honey, and even chocolate

These are a great snack to have on hand for pre and post workout as well. They are just enough to take the edge off, give you a little bit of energy, but not leave you hurting during your workout.

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4.73 from 18 votes