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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
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Instructions
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Warm the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl on high for 20 seconds.
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Add all ingredients to a large bowl, starting with 1⁄2 cup maple syrup.
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Stir with a large wooden spoon until well mixed.
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Scoop 1½-2 tablespoons of mixture at a time.
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Press mixture together in your hands to get it to stick.
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Roll into a ball and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.
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Repeat until all of the balls have been made (using extra maple syrup if you can not get the final balls to stick.
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Refrigerate for 30 mins before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Your Mixture 🧊Refrigerate the peanut butter mixture for at least 30 minutes before rolling into balls—this prevents sticking and makes shaping significantly easier and faster.
- Toast Your Oats 🌾Lightly toast the rolled oats in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before mixing to enhance their nutty flavor and add subtle depth to your protein balls.
- Melt Chocolate Properly 🍫Use a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts to melt chocolate evenly without seizing; this ensures a smooth, glossy coating that sets beautifully around each ball.
- Measure Peanut Butter by Weight ⚖️Use a food scale for peanut butter instead of volume measurements, as it settles in jars and causes inconsistent ratios that affect texture and binding.
- Freeze Before Coating 🥶Place rolled balls in the freezer for 15 minutes before dipping in melted chocolate—this prevents them from falling apart and creates a cleaner, professional-looking finish.
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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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