Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls (Printable)

Creamy no-bake bites blending chocolate, peanut butter, oats, and plant protein for energizing snacks.

# Ingredient list:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free, if needed)
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
04 - 1/4 cup plant-based protein powder (vanilla or chocolate flavor)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
07 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, protein powder, and sea salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until a dough forms.
04 - If the mixture is too dry, add non-dairy milk one teaspoon at a time until it holds together.
05 - Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
06 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
07 - Transfer cooled balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're ready in fifteen minutes with zero oven time, perfect for when you actually want a snack instead of planning ahead.
  • One ball hits that sweet spot between indulgent and nourishing without any of that chalky protein bar aftertaste.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chill time thinking they'll set at room temperature, because they won't, and then you'll end up with a container of crumbles instead of balls.
  • The peanut butter temperature matters more than you'd think—cold peanut butter gets stubborn, so let it sit out for five minutes if it came straight from the fridge.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix faster and blend more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge.
  • If you're unsure whether your mixture is ready, it should hold together when you squeeze it in your fist but still feel slightly crumbly before rolling.
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