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Stack of vegan protein balls made with peanut butter, oats, protein powder, and chocolate chips, in a white bowl.
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5 from 17 votes

Vegan Protein Balls

These delicious vegan protein balls are the perfect healthy snack for a boost of energy and nutrition. Plus, they have no refined sugar and happen to be gluten free! The best part? This easy recipe comes together in only 10 minutes, and has 5 grams of protein per ball!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 16 protein balls
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Warm the peanut butter in the microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Transfer the peanut butter to a mixing bowl along with all remaining ingredients.
  • Using a spatula mix to form a dough.
  • Scoop out a tbsp of the dough. Using your hands shape into balls and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
  • Repeat until all of the dough has been shaped into balls. Dough makes about 16 larger protein balls or 20 smaller protein balls.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Video

https://youtu.be/o0pGT1vKoyI

Notes

  • To change up the flavor choose a flavored protein powder such as caramel or even chocolate.
  • Vegan chocolate chips can be left out of this recipe if preferred.
  • Use a small ice cream scoop or a tbsp to scoop out the dough for evenly shaped balls.
  • Store protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Smooth or crunchy peanut butter can be used in this recipe.
  • Protein balls can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
  • Add in ideas: vegan white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, chopped raisins, toasted almond flakes or desiccated coconut.
  • Peanut butter can be substituted with almond butter.
  • Note: Nutritional information is based on 16 protein balls (if you made 20 smaller protein balls, you'd have 4 grams of protein per ball). Also, nutritional info is based on 1/8 cup of maple syrup. With the maple syrup at 1/4 cup, each protein ball would have 7 grams of sugar per ball.

Nutrition

Serving: 1large protein ball | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g