No-Bake Choc Peanut Butter Protein Balls

These chocolate peanut butter protein balls are a high-protein, no-bake snack that’s perfect for batch prepping at the start of the week. They’re rich and fudgy without the dry, chalky texture a lot of protein snacks have. Keep them in the fridge for an afternoon pick-me-up or a quick bite after training.

Serves 20

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0 minutes

Looking for more no-bake snacks? Try my No-Bake Pistachio Date Slice or my Easy 5 Ingredient Chocolate Date Bark.

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Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Freeze in a zip-lock bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.
No reheating needed. Eat straight from the fridge, or let frozen balls sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before eating.

Substitutions

Swap the peanut butter for almond butter or cashew butter.
Swap the honey for maple syrup.
Plant-based protein powder works, but you’ll likely need the full amount of milk.
Swap the chocolate chips for cacao nibs or chopped roasted peanuts.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy with a piece of fruit or a tub of Greek yoghurt for a more filling afternoon snack. They also travel well in a lunchbox or training bag.

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Ingredients

Dry ingredients:

110g quick oats (1¼ cups)
125g chocolate protein powder
20g cacao or cocoa powder (3 tbsp)
50g dark chocolate chips (¼ cup)
Pinch of salt

Wet ingredients:

120g smooth peanut butter (½ cup)
60ml honey (¼ cup)
30–60ml milk of choice (⅛–¼ cup)

Directions

If your peanut butter is firm, warm it with the honey in a small microwave-safe bowl for 15–20 seconds, then stir until smooth and runny.
Add the oats, protein powder, cacao powder, chocolate chips and salt to a large bowl and stir until the cacao and protein powder are evenly mixed through the oats.
Pour the peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated and crumbly.
Add a splash of milk and mix well, using your hands if it’s easier. Keep adding milk a little at a time until the mixture holds together firmly when you squeeze it.
Roll heaped tablespoons of the mixture into balls. Lightly damp hands will stop it sticking.
Place the balls on a tray lined with baking paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm, before eating.

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Nutritional Information

( per serving, based on Per ball, based on 20 )

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	110 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbohydrates	10 g
Fat	5 g
Fibre	1 g

Nutritional information is approximate and provided as a general reference only. Actual values may vary. This is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.