Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls (Printable Version)

Quick no-bake energy bites combining chocolate, peanut butter, oats, and plant-based protein for a satisfying anytime snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
04 - 1/4 cup plant-based protein powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
07 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, vegan chocolate chips, plant-based protein powder, and fine sea salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir together the natural peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until a uniform dough forms.
04 - If the mixture is too dry, add non-dairy milk one teaspoon at a time, stirring until the dough holds together properly.
05 - Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll between your palms into a compact ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.
06 - Place the shaped balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set and firm up.
07 - Transfer the chilled balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in 15 minutes flat, no oven required, which means you can have them ready before your coffee gets cold.
  • Packed with plant-based protein, so they actually keep you satisfied instead of leaving you hungry 20 minutes later.
  • They taste indulgent enough to feel like a treat but wholesome enough that you don't feel guilty reaching for seconds.
02 -
  • If your protein powder is very fine and dry, it can absorb a lot of moisture; add your wet ingredients slowly and mix well before concluding you need more liquid.
  • Room temperature peanut butter works better than cold peanut butter straight from the fridge, which can clump up and resist mixing.
03 -
  • If you want them crunchier, add two tablespoons of chopped nuts or seeds to the dry mixture before combining with wet ingredients.
  • For a sweeter version, increase the maple syrup to one-third cup, though I'd actually recommend tasting the base recipe first before deciding you need more sweetness.
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