Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Balls Recipe
These Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Balls are a delicious and healthy snack packed with protein and fiber. Made with oats, natural peanut butter, protein powder, chia seeds, and a swirl of raspberry jam, they’re perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout treat. No baking required, just mix, roll, and chill!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (creamy)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Other
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam (or strawberry jam)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, vanilla protein powder, and chia seeds until evenly combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the creamy natural peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir everything together until a thick dough forms.
- Mix into dough: Use a spoon or spatula to mix thoroughly until fully combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky to the touch.
- Add the jam swirl: Gently fold in the raspberry or strawberry jam, being careful not to overmix to create pockets of jam rather than a uniformly mixed dough.
- Roll into balls: Scoop about one tablespoon of dough at a time and roll each scoop into a ball. Place the balls onto a parchment-lined tray or plate.
- Chill: Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and hold their shape before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute raspberry jam with strawberry or other fruit preserves based on your preference.
- For a nut-free version, you can try using sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- These can be a great pre- or post-workout snack due to their balanced combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbs.
- To make them vegan and gluten-free, ensure the protein powder and oats are certified accordingly.
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