Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls Dipped in Chocolate

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Ball Dipped in Chocoalte

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls Dipped in Chocolate

These simple protein-packed peanut butter balls are everything you need for a healthy snack. They are easy to make and are packed with wholesome ingredients.

Total Time12

Course: Dessert, protein snack

Keyword: energy balls, healthy protein, healthy protein ball recipe, healthy protein ideas, holiday protein balls, peanut butter protein ball, protein snack for vegans, vegan protein

Servings: balls

Calories: 214kcal

Author: Michelle Kadera at The Happy and Wholesome Mommy

Equipment

1 large bowl
1 small saucepan
1 small glass bowl

Ingredients

For the balls

1 cup rolled oats
⅓ cup ground flaxseed
1 scoop vanilla protein powder *or 2 tablespoons
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup peanut butter, all-natural and creamy
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup honey *Maple syrup works, too
¼ cup mini chocolate chips, dairy-free
Optional sprinkles or sea salt for the tops
Optional water as needed

For the melted chocolate

½ cup mini chocolate chips *Any chocolate chips will work
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon peanut butter, all-natural and creamy

Instructions

Grab yourself a large glass bowl. Add everything but the chocolate chips and the water to the bowl. Mix everything with a spatula. Toward the end, if needed use your hands to finish mixing until the mixture becomes a sticky, well-incorporated ball of dough
If the mixture isn't sticky enough, add a tablespoon or two of water and mix again.
Fold in the chocolate chips using your hands or a wooden spoon.
Use a small cookie scoop and place a ball of dough in your hands. Roll in until it becomes a solid, smooth ball. Set the balls on a plate lined with parchment paper.
Place the peanut butter balls into the freezer while you melt the chocolate.
Create a double broiler by placing a few inches of water into a small saucepan and adding a small glass bowl over the top of the pan. *You do not want the bowl to touch the bottom, rather it should be held up by the rim of the pan.
Add the chocolate chips, coconut oil, and peanut butter to the glass bowl. Once the water starts to boil, turn off the heat. Use a spoon to constantly stir until the chocolate is completely smooth.
Remove the balls from the freezer and dip the tops into the chocolate mixture. Place them back onto the lined plate and in the fridge for about 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.

Notes

You can double the recipe for meal prepping!

If you are looking for a lighter, less chocolatey protein ball, simply remove the melted chocolate dip!

You can replace the vanilla protein powder with a chocolate variety for a chocolate lover's version.

Make sure you are working with soft peanut butter. Hard peanut butter won't mix well.

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