Trust me when I say that these no-bake PB protein balls taste like dessert. In fact, they are kind of like eating peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough. (But I promise they're wholesome and nutritious!) These easy energy bites are vegan and gluten free, using protein powder and sweetened with a touch of maple syrup.
"Will definitely make these again... Thanks for a solid recipe!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Gwen, One Happy Dish reader
As you might know if you've been following my blog for any amount of time, most of the recipes I make are small batch sized, perfect for one or two people. But in the case of these peanut butter bites, I decided to make a full-sized recipe because:
- I realized that even though it was just me eating them, a small sized batch was disappearing too quickly...
- You're measuring out everything anyway; it takes no extra time to make a full batch other than to roll a few more balls.
- They freeze SO well and only take about 5 minutes to thaw. So you can have these on hand in the freezer to pull out whenever a sweet craving calls.
I hope you love them as much as I do!❤️
🌿 Ingredients
Just a few ingredient notes for this recipe:
- Almond flour - both blanched almond flour and almond meal work well for this recipe
- Shredded coconut - use unsweetened if possible, or just cut back a little on the maple syrup if you use sweetened
- Protein powder - I use and like Vega Protein Made Simple (affiliate link)
- Peanut butter - no stir peanut works best, but you can also use natural peanut butter for this recipe (just make sure to fully mix and incorporate any separated oil before using)
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
📝 Instructions
💭 FAQ
If your protein ball batter is too dry and not sticking together, you can add a tiny bit of water and mix everything again until it sticks well enough to roll into formed balls.
If your protein ball batter is too wet or sticky, make sure you've let it chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes after you mix everything together. If it is still too sticky to handle, mix a little extra almond meal into the batter and try to roll them into balls again.
🍳 Recipe
No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls (without Oats)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and use a silicone spatula to mix very well until incorporated.½ cup almond flour, ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, ¼ cup vanilla protein powder, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ cup salted creamy no-stir peanut butter, ¼ cup coconut oil, ¼ cup maple syrup, ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
- Place the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm slightly. (Don't skip this step!)
- Use your hands to form 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper or a non-stick baking sheet.
- Carefully place the balls in a parchment paper-lined container and chill in the fridge for at least one hour. Balls should stay stored in the fridge and will stay good for at least a week. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
Did you make this recipe?
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Gwen
I can't eat oats, so always looking to make protein bars / balls without them. This recipe is really good - just too sweet for ME as is. My vanilla protein powder is very low on sweetness, but still reduced the maple syrup to a little over 1/8 cup. Next time I will reduce the ms even slightly more, to suit my tastes, but will definitely make these again! Worth making, just start with less maple syrup and add more if needed. Thanks for a solid recipe!
Allison Campbell
You're very welcome, Gwen! Thanks so much for your kind words. I know recipes can be so personal especially when it comes to sweetness; this is a great suggestion for others who might want a little less as well. 🙂
Gwen
As a follow up to my first review, my 24 year old son cannot get enough of these, haha! I literally make them now on repeat. They are so easy to make, and they really are, in my son's words tonight: "the best protein balls mom has ever made"! YUM!
Allison Campbell
Awww, great to hear Gwen--so glad he loves them!!:)
Tonja Pavlovic
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