Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 24 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups Old fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup Peanut butter; 0.5 cup Maple syrup; 0.333 cup Chocolate M&Ms; 0.25 tsp Cinnamon; 0.125 tsp Salt

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls are a 6 ingredient snack packed with protein. Try this delicious recipe for a summer no bake snack for an on the go energy boost. I pack them in my son’s lunch and he loves them. It’s easy to pack and take with you, making it great for lunches or picnics.

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Instructions

Warm the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl on high for 20 seconds.

Add all ingredients to a large bowl, starting with 1⁄2 cup maple syrup.

Stir with a large wooden spoon until well mixed.

Scoop 1½-2 tablespoons of mixture at a time.

Press mixture together in your hands to get it to stick.

Roll into a ball and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.

Repeat until all of the balls have been made (using extra maple syrup if you can not get the final balls to stick.

Refrigerate for 30 mins before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Between Steps 🧊
Refrigerate your peanut butter mixture for 15-20 minutes before rolling into balls to prevent sticking and ensure uniform, easier-to-handle portions.
Toast Oats for Depth 🔆
Lightly toast your old-fashioned oats in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing to enhance their nutty flavor and add complexity to the snack.
M&M Placement Strategy 🎯
Press M&Ms into the balls immediately after rolling while the mixture is still slightly warm, ensuring they adhere firmly and don't fall off during storage or transport.
Balance Sweetness with Salt 🧂
Add a pinch of sea salt to your mixture and sprinkle a tiny amount on top before the coating sets to counterbalance the sweetness of maple syrup and chocolate for a sophisticated flavor profile.
Freeze for Longevity 🥶
Store finished balls in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks; they thaw to perfect texture in 10 minutes, making them ideal for meal prep and packed lunches.