Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls | Easy No-Bake Recipe

These healthy peanut butter chocolate protein balls are an easy, no-bake snack made with simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick, protein-packed treat!

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup quick cook oats
¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup natural peanut butter
½ cup honey
¼ cup baking cocoa
½ tsp pink sea salt

Equipment

Measuring cups
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Plate or baking sheet
Parchment paper (optional)

Method

Start by mixing the peanut butter and honey together.
Heat on the stovetop or in the microwave until smooth and runny.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into quarter-sized balls.
Place the protein balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
Refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until cool and firm. For a delicious frozen treat, place them in the freezer instead.
Tip: add in nuts or seeds for an extra protein boost (we love the chia and ground flax seeds)

Notes

Health Benefits:
Oats: Fiber (beta-glucan reduced LDL), key minerals

Coconut flakes: Healthy fats, manganese, and antioxidants

Peanut butter: Protein, healthy fats, key vitamins and minerals

Honey: Antioxidants (flavonoids and phenolic acids)
Tip! Raw and unfiltered is best

Baking cacao: Antioxidant (flavonoids), mood-boosting (serotonin and theobromine)
Tip! Pure and raw is best

Pink sea salt: minerals

John 15:4

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls | Easy No-Bake Recipe