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Round protein balls made with oats in a bowl.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Easy little snacks made with dates, peanuts, peanut butter, oats, and chocolate protein powder.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 20
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 1 cup Medjool dates pitted + 1/4 cup water
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 cup large flake oats

Instructions

  • Set dates in a small bowl and cover with about ¼ cup or hot water. Let sit until softened.
  • Pulse the peanuts in the food processor, until chopped. Set aside.
  • Drain dates (save the date water) and pulse in the food processor until finely chopped.
  • Mix protein powder with date water then add to processor, along with the peanut butter and pulse to mix.
  • Add the peanuts and oats and pulse to mix again. You may have to switch to mixing by hand here.  
  • Use a cookie scoop if you want to, to get perfect 1 ½ tablespoon portions, then roll them between your hands to get round balls. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or so and then serve.

Notes

Try a different flavor of protein powder or another nut butter to customize this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg