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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chip Protein Energy Balls

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Quick and easy no-bake energy balls combining peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, oats, and protein powder for a nutritious and satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) peanut butter, creamy or chunky
  • 1 1/2 cups (135 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) dark chocolate chips (about 70% cocoa)
  • 1/3 cup (30 g) protein powder, vanilla or unflavored
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients: Measure peanut butter, rolled oats, dark chocolate chips, protein powder, honey, chia seeds (optional), vanilla extract, and salt.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Toss in oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt. Stir gently to avoid crushing oats but mix until well combined, about 3-4 minutes. Mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips: Add dark chocolate chips and gently mix until evenly distributed.
  5. Form the balls: Using hands or a small cookie scoop, shape mixture into roughly 1-inch balls. Yield about 15-18 balls depending on size.
  6. Chill: Place balls on parchment-lined sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Store: Transfer to airtight container. Keep refrigerated up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

Notes

Use natural peanut butter for best texture and flavor. If mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water or more peanut butter. If too sticky, add more oats. Chill adequately to prevent crumbly balls. Wet hands slightly before rolling if mixture sticks.

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