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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

    Published Aug 4, 2019 · Updated May 17, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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    There are 4 grams of protein in each of these chocolate peanut butter protein balls! No protein powder necessary.

    Chocolate peanut butter protein balls piled into a bowl. Some are plain, some coated in hemp seeds, some coated in cocoa powder.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

    Protein balls are the perfect miniature quick or on-the-go snack! Enjoy a couple after the gym or on a busy day when you just don't have much time to spend in the kitchen.

    These protein balls are made with peanut butter - because that chocolate + peanut combo is heavenly - but you can substitute the peanut butter for any nut or seed butter.

    Because the ingredients are already high in protein, I didn't see a need to use any protein powder in this recipe. The hemp seeds, flax seeds, peanut butter, and almond flour offer quite a bit of protein. But, you can substitute some of the almond flour for protein powder if you want that additional bit.

    Meet The Protein Sources:

    • Hemp seeds: 31 grams of protein per 100 grams
    • Flax seeds: 18 grams of protein per 100 grams
    • Peanut butter: 25 grams of protein per 100 grams
    • Almond flour: 21 grams of protein per 100 grams

    Hemp seeds are one of my favorite plant-based protein sources. Aside from being high in protein, they are also high in healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc.

    Protein ball mixture in a food processor.

    To make these chocolate peanut butter protein balls, you just need a food processor! If you do not own a food processor, a blender can also work but you will probably need to scrape down the sides throughout blending.

    Process the peanut butter, hemp seeds, cocoa powder, ground flax seeds, and dates until smooth and creamy. Then add in the almond flour and pulse until a dough-like consistency is reached.

    If the mixture is too wet and it sticks to your hands, add in more almond flour. If it's too dry and crumbles when you try to roll it, add in more peanut butter.

    Roll the mixture in balls.

    A chocolate peanut butter protein ball being rolled into cocoa powder.

    You can leave the balls as is, or coat them in cocoa powder or hemp seeds. Or even mini chocolate chips. Delicious!

    Store the protein balls in the fridge in a covered container. You can also freeze them.

    If each protein ball is made with about 1 tablespoon of mixture, this recipe makes 22 balls and each ball contains 4 grams of protein.

    A bowl piled high with chocolate peanut butter protein balls.

    More High-Protein Recipes:

    • One-Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes
    • Chickpea Meatballs
    • Protein Cake Pops
    • Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
    • Hemp Seed Ranch
    Chocolate peanut butter protein balls piled into a bowl. Some are plain, some coated in hemp seeds, some coated in cocoa powder.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

    Karissa Besaw
    Tasty protein balls made with chocolate and peanut butter. No protein powder necessary!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American, Vegan
    Servings 22 balls
    Calories 111 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup peanut butter or any nut/seed butter
    • ¼ cup hemp seeds
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 3 tablespoon ground flax seed
    • 6-8 medjool dates pitted
    • 3 tablespoon almond flour or oat flour

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients, except for the almond flour, to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
    • Add in the almond flour and pulse until incorporated. A pinchable "dough" mixture should form.
    • If it's too wet, add in a little more almond flour. If too dry, add more peanut butter or dates.
    • Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Leave as is, or coat with cocoa powder or hemp seeds.
    • Store in a covered container in the fridge. You can also freeze them.

    Notes

    Makes about 22 balls.
    If you want to add in some protein powder for additional protein, reduce the amount of almond flour accordingly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSugar: 6g
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