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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!
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.
- 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)
Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
Taking 1 tbsp of mixture at a time, gently press/roll the mixture into a ball. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Eat immediately or store in the fridge.
~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.
More Sweet & Healthy Plant Based Snacks to Love:
Lemon Coconut Cashew Date Balls
Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Rachelle says
Great recipe! Do you cook the oats first ?
Jenn Sebestyen says
Nope, use raw oats! Enjoy!
Joan LoDUca says
Is the serving size of 165 calories for one tablespoon size ball?
Jenn S. says
Roughly, yes.
Terri Edwards says
We constantly get asked about power-packed snacks that people can take with them for outdoor sports. These look perfect for something like that. I’m picturing freezing them and then storing in a lunch cooler for outdoor hiking, biking, etc. Thanks so much for the recipe to share!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Terri! They freeze really well – I did that with my last batch. Enjoy!
Maureen says
I like this recipe because you can mix and match ingredients and it is simple.
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Maureen. Definitely easy to customize.
Edyta at Innocent Delight says
You used all my favorite ingredients here. I need to make these balls. They look and sounds fantastic.
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Edyta! Enjoy!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
What a great after school snack, ~ like cookies and milk, but so much better!
Jenn S. says
Yes, totally! Thanks, Sue!
Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen says
My kids would go crazy for this as an afterschool snack. I’m going to try it this week!
Jenn S. says
I hope they love them as much a my kids did! Thanks, Ruthy!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
You had me at no bake!! These look amazing and the perfect post workout snack! Although, they also look moreish, so I think someone would need to take them away from me sharpish!
Jenn S. says
HaHa! Yes, hard to eat just one! Thanks, Annie!
Leslie says
I always wanted to make protein balls for my kids, but school restrictions made them seem out of reach. Thanks for the suggestion to use sunflower butter for a nut-free option!
Jenn S. says
I totally understand. Most schools are going nut-free these days. Sunbutter for school treats, peanut butter for after school snacks! 🙂 Enjoy!