Peanut Butter No Bake Protein Balls w/ Superfoods

Peanut Butter No Bake Protein Balls w/ superfoods like hemp seeds, flax seeds, and cacao nibs are the perfect little bites to keep hunger at bay. Great for a grab-n-go breakfast option as well.

I know I just brought you a new energy ball recipe last month, but you definitely need this one too! These no bake protein balls are full of nutritious ingredients. They’re hearty and filling and just one or two will keep you satisfied until your next meal. Bonus – they satisfy those sweet tooth cravings.

Healthy Ingredients

These delicious little protein balls with oats and peanut butter have superfoods hidden inside!

Oats: Oats themselves are known as a superfood. They are whole grain, loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals. They’re also incredibly versatile. I use them often in oatmeal, granola, muffins, smoothies, burgers, cookies, and dessert bars.

Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds are an easily digestible complete protein. They contain healthy fats, iron, vitamin E, and fiber as well. I add these crunchy little seeds to lots of recipes, like this Mango Kiwi Smoothie and my Favorite Avocado Toast.

Flaxmeal: Flax seeds are high in fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, and protein. You can find them in my Kidney Bean Burgers, Vegan Toffee Bars, and Whole Wheat Pancakes.

Cacao Nibs: Cacao nibs are so much healthier than chocolate chips! They boast fiber, antioxidants, magnesium, iron, and healthy fats. Plus, they have a great little crunch which I love in these otherwise fairly soft no bake protein balls.

Substitutions

I used peanut butter and pure maple syrup as the binder in this mixture, but any nut butter would work. You could even use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option. Agave could be used in place of the maple syrup if you prefer.

If you don’t have cacao nibs – chocolate chips, raisins or dried cranberries would be tasty.

As you can see, this recipe is pretty easy to customize to your own tastes.

Quick and Easy

These Peanut Butter No Bake Protein Balls come together quickly and easily with just a mixing bowl and spatula. In less than 10 minutes, you can be popping these yummy bite size snacks into your mouth.

They make a great grab-n-go breakfast, lunchbox treat, after school snack, dessert, and even a late night sweet tooth tamer. In fact, I think I’m going to go grab another one right now!

Peanut Butter No Bake Protein Balls

I hope you love these No Bake Protein Balls as much as we do. If you try them, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!

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Peanut Butter No Bake Protein Balls w/ Superfoods

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Peanut Butter No Bake Protein Balls w/ superfoods like hemp seeds, flax seeds, and cacao nibs are the perfect little bites to keep hunger at bay. Great for a grab-n-go breakfast option as well.  

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: dairy free, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan

Servings: 18

Calories: 165 kcal

Author: Jenn Sebestyen

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups gluten free rolled oats
• 1/4 cup hulled hemp seeds
• 1/4 cup flaxmeal
• 1 cup organic natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp cacao nibs
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well combined. 

2. Taking 1 tbsp of mixture at a time, gently press/roll the mixture into a ball. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

3. Eat immediately or store in the fridge. 

Recipe Notes

~If your peanut butter is very thick, microwave it for 20-30 seconds to loosen it up before adding to your mixture.

~These No Bake Protein Balls can easily be frozen as well.

 

Nutrition Facts

Peanut Butter No Bake Protein Balls w/ Superfoods

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 76mg2%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 5g10%

Calcium 10mg1%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Lemon Coconut Cashew Date Balls 

Sugar Free Apple Pie Bars

Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies