Simple Do-it-yourself Protein Energy Balls

These protein energy balls made with chocolate and peanut butter are a easy and engaging snack that takes no effort in any respect to make. They’re full of protein from the peanut butter, dates, and nuts for a scrumptious deal with if you simply want somewhat one thing!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Power Balls in cupcake liners on a table outside.

These protein packed energy balls make a fantastic little snack or deal with. The cocoa and dates add simply sufficient sweetness that you simply’d by no means know there’s no sugar added!

I just lately purchased my first bar of unsweetened chocolate (100% cacao)… And to steal vocabulary from my 5-year-old, it tasted disgusting!

Nonetheless, in some magical method the mixture of components on this recipe beneath make the cacao style like “common” chocolate. I’ve to thank a 100 Days of Actual Meals reader for introducing me to a model of this recipe. I’d have by no means thought to place these things collectively and now we will’t cease consuming these protein energy balls!

A Snack Recipe That Retains You Full

Lots of people (each youngsters and adults) flip to excessive sugar or processed carbohydrate snacks once they’re hungry. Not solely are these horrible choices from an actual meals perspective, they’re additionally not very filling.

The most effective snacks to keep you full for a very long time comprise each protein and fat like these energy balls. They take longer on your physique to digest, which leaves you feeling glad for an extended time period.

Sadly so many packaged protein and fats wealthy nut snacks are filled with components like sugar and processed oils which is a no-go in our actual meals family.

That’s the place these protein energy balls are available! With 6 grams of plant-based protein and 15 grams of wholesome fat, they’re a fantastic put up exercise energy meals or kid-friendly snack.

Make Increased Protein Energy Balls

I used pecans for my energy balls, however at 2.6 grams of protein per ounce they aren’t probably the most high-protein choice in terms of nuts. Should you’re trying to pack extra protein into every energy ball, attempt a few of these choices as an alternative:

Hazelnuts: 3.8g of protein per 1oz (and can make your energy balls style like Nutella)
Walnuts: 4.3g of protein per 1oz
Pistachios: 5.8g of protein per 1oz (shell earlier than measuring)
Cashews: 5.1g of protein per 1oz
Almonds: 6g of protein per 1oz (highest protein choice)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls FAQs

Is there a nut free model of this recipe?

Sadly no, since these energy balls depend on the plant-based protein and fat you discover in nuts. Should you solely have a peanut allergy, although, attempt these chocolate tortes as an alternative.

Can I substitute the dates with one thing else?

The dates serve two functions on this recipe: they add some pure sweetness, and likewise assist maintain every part collectively. Different dried fruits like raisins, prunes, cranberries, apricots, figs, and cherries also needs to work, however they might not style the identical.

Do I have to soak my dried fruit first?

Nope! Simply throw every part into the blender and mix. Tremendous simple, proper?

How can I retailer these selfmade protein balls?

Retailer protein energy balls in an hermetic container. Should you make a big batch, I recommend utilizing parchment paper to assist separate them so that they don’t stick to one another.

These will also be frozen simply. You should use parchment paper once more right here, or pre-freeze them first unfold out on a tray after which switch to an hermetic container.

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