Vegan Protein Balls
These delicious vegan protein balls are a healthy snack for a boost of energy and nutrition. Plus, they have no refined sugar and happen to be gluten free! My easy recipe comes together in only 10 minutes, and has 5 grams of protein per ball!
Servings: 16 protein balls
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ⅛-¼ cup maple syrup use more for a sweeter protein ball
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1 pinch salt
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.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to use a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon to portion out the dough so that all the protein balls come out evenly shaped.
- Thicken Dough: If I find that my vegan protein ball dough is too wet, I add a little oat flour, almond flour, or coconut flour to firm it up. On the other hand, if the dough is too dry, I simply mix in a bit more nut butter until it reaches the right consistency.
- Flavor Boost: I like to toast seeds or nuts lightly before adding them to the dough. It brings out a deeper, nuttier flavor and adds a little crunch to each bite.
- Rolling Tips: I make sure my hands are slightly damp when rolling the balls. This prevents the dough from sticking to my fingers and helps create smooth, even balls every time.
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