Quick, healthy, ingredient-simple recipes are hard to beat. Especially when you’re trying to cut back, make better food choices, yet have no extra time to dedicate to doing so. I have a feeling most of you know what I mean. I love healthy cooking, but when I find an intriguing recipe and the ingredient list is a mile long along with confusing, over-complicated instructions, I’m probably going to avoid it. Choosing kale over pasta is already hard enough. That’s why I love these peanut butter protein balls (and my favorite weeknight meal solution).
Homemade protein balls have been rising in popularity – or at least that’s what my Pinterest page tells me. And I’ve been making them at home for a few months now. They’re a perfect snack, easy on-the-go breakfast and really just perfect to have around when hunger strikes. I typically make them for breakfast since I’m almost always running out the door, but I’ve also taken them as a lunch treat or eaten them for dessert at night. The peanut butter protein balls are sweet, chocolate-y and this recipe has a little crunch that is simply satisfying.
Whip them up in about 10 minutes, let them chill, and you’re done. You can also double the batch if you have an extra hungry household.
I’ve left a recipe note below, but wanted to reiterate – you can substitute the Chex/oat mix with regular quick oats. You can also use regular peanut butter versus PB2. This recipe is gluten free and low-carb, so if you’re not watching those two issues, feel free to use the other items. It does make the protein balls a little more dense.
Hope you enjoy – I know I’m officially addicted to these little things.
Easiest Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup gluten free quick oats
- 3/4 cup Chex cereal, crushed
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup PB2 you can use regular peanut butter
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in large bowl. Mix together well.
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Spoon about a tablespoon out at a time and roll into balls.
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Place on a plate & chill in fridge for at least 30 min. Enjoy & keep in air tight container for up to a week.
Recipe Notes
My original recipe called for 1.5 cups of regular quick oats. This version cuts down on carbs & makes it gluten free!
xoxo. B
YUM! I’ve never tried making these myself, but this seems easy enough. This would make such a great pre or post-gym snack.
Yes! They are a perfect little snack. Even when chocolate cravings hit, I love grabbing these little things!