No Bake Protein Balls with Peanut Butter

Ginny McMeans

Ginny McMeans

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August 31, 2019

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January 24, 2024

No Bake Protein Balls feature peanut butter and are an easy and healthy energy balls recipe. You can pop them in your mouth any time of the day. With only 6 ingredients, these vegan protein balls can be a snack or dessert.

Overhead photo of a gray enamelware bowl lined with parchment and filled with protein peanut butter balls.

As much as I love baking, I am equally in love with making quick snacks that take no baking at all. These low carb peanut butter balls are so easy to make and your sweet tooth is taken care of in no time at all.

There are only 6 simple ingredients that get mixed together and then the dough is rolled into 24 balls. It can’t get any easier than that!

These mildly sweet healthy energy balls recipe will keep you going for hours. It’s hard to pull back when something tastes so good. Two or three will do you though.

Wait about twenty minutes before you eat any more because I think you will find that you are full.

Front photo of peanut butter balls spilling over onto a beige cloth.

I especially love having them on hand after I have been busy and running around all day. Sometimes you need that little pick-me-up snack in the afternoon.

But you can really enjoy them at any time of the day, like the first thing! Not a lot of time for breakfast? Well, grab a couple of these PB Balls for on the way to work. They taste great with your cup of coffee too.

They are also my favorite snack for post-workout. Especially when they come straight out of the freezer.

I use to make these in a larger amount of balls but I decided I’d like fewer balls in the bigger size so now I roll up 24 of them from a batch.

Check out the photos below for the ingredients for these low carb and keto protein balls. Coconut flour, almond flour and flax seed meal.

Overhead photo of the ingredients for healthy energy balls.

First I divide the dough roughly into fourths with the side of my hand and then I divide those four parts into halves. I use my hands and just pull them apart.

This is all done in the bowl.

Then I divide each of those halves into thirds. Start rolling up and you have 24 balls.

Overhead photo of the dough being broken down into 24 balls.
Now, if you choose to add a ground peanut coating toss the balls into a small tray or dish with the ground peanuts and start rolling.

Press a little bit when you have some ground peanuts on the balls so that they stay put.

If you let the balls sit for a while they actually lose their stickiness and the ground peanuts don’t stick to them very well.

Overhead photo of no bake balls being rolled in ground peanuts.

Reasons to Love These Quick Protein Bites

  • They are one of the tastiest protein-rich snacks out there. I mean there’s peanut butter!
  • You can store them in the refrigerator or the freezer so you might as well make a big batch. This is always handy for when those cravings strike.
  • Another great thing about the freezer is that you can eat them right out of the freezer.
  • You get instant gratification.
  • There is just the right amount of crunch.
  • They look pretty on your table when rolled into bite-sized balls and covered with finely ground peanuts.

This is the kind of healthy energy balls recipe that I like to keep around for quick snacks.

The ingredients are something that I think everyone keeps in their cupboards. So it makes throwing together a snack super easy.

If you haven’t had no bake protein balls before this is your chance to broaden your horizons. Easy, sweet, satisfying and healthy.

Close up photo os peanut butter energy balls spilling out of a blue and white bowl.

Peanut Butter and Peanuts

  • If you’d like to make your own perfect Healthy Peanut Butter it just takes minutes. If you opt into buying a jar check out the labels on store-bought jars. Make sure they don’t have added sugar, honey, vegetable oils or even trans fat.
  • Peanut butter is an all-time favorite and there is no denying that these ingredients are the reason that these balls are so incredibly tasty.
  • Peanuts have all the natural oil you need for a great spread.
  • But nearly all healthy peanut butter sold is 100 percent vegan and is always an excellent source of plant-based protein.

Have some fun and make some rich protein peanut butter balls. They are good for the whole family. No exceptions!

Square photograph of peanut butter balls in a blue and white bowl.

What Do You Think?

If you take a photo of your no bake protein balls I would love to see it. Follow me over on Instagram and tag me on your photo @vegan_in_the_freezer.

Your opinion means a lot to me and if you’d like to leave a comment and possibly a star rating I’d love to hear your thoughts.

No Bake Protein Peanut Butter Balls are an easy and healthy treat that you can pop in your mouth.. Only 5 Ingredients.

No Bake Protein Peanut Butter Balls are an easy and healthy treat that you can pop in your mouth when you are on the run. Only 5 Ingredients.

No Bake Protein Peanut Butter Balls are a healthy treat that you can pop in your mouth when you are on the run. Only 5 Ingredients.

Square photograph of peanut butter balls in a blue and white bowl.

No Bake Protein Balls

Ginny McMeans
4.8800 from 8 votes
No Bake Protein Peanut Butter Balls are an easy and healthy treat! 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 24 Balls

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped fine

Instructions
 

  • Place the peanut butter and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Mix together well.
  • Add the almond flour, flaxseed meal and coconut flour. Mix well.
  • Roll into 24 balls.
  • Lightly roll each ball in the ground peanuts.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They will keep in the freezer for 4 months.

Notes

You can even eat them right out of the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving:2Balls, Calories:91kcal, Carbohydrates:7g, Protein:5g, Fat:4g, Saturated Fat:1g, Sodium:31mg, Potassium:90mg, Fiber:2g, Sugar:4g, Calcium:20mg, Iron:1mg

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  1. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet Avatar

    I love that there are only five ingredients! I think my kids would gobble them up!

  2. Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner Avatar

    I love the ingredients in these protein bites!

  3. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates Avatar
    Mariah @ Mariah’s Pleasing Plates

    These are my idea of a perfect snack! Pinned! 😉

    1. Ginny McMeans Avatar

      A big thanks Mariah!

  4. Nora @ Savory Nothings Avatar

    I love healthy treats that are easy to make! And with peanut butter? I’m sold!

  5. Kate @ Diethood Avatar

    Gosh, how do you stop at 4?! I’d eat ’em all! 😀

  6. The Food Hunter Avatar

    Perfect post workout snack

  7. Lana | Never Enough Thyme Avatar

    I’m all for a no bake treat like these! Perfect little protein bombs.

  8. Lauren Kelly Nutrition Avatar

    Oh my, these look like my perfect snack!

  9. Cookin Canuck Avatar

    I adore homemade energy balls, particularly ones made with maple syrup. These look great!

  10. brenda@sugarfreemom Avatar

    Quick and simple, just a few ingredients, it is a great snack on the go!

  11. Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox Avatar

    I love the simplicity of this snack! I’m a big fan of energy balls and these totally are calling to me.

  12. Rosemary Dufour Avatar

    I Love your recipes.

    1. Ginny McMeans Avatar

      Rosemary! I think I have to say I love you. 🙂 Really thanks so much for commenting.

  13. ruth coleman Avatar
    ruth coleman

    Super when in the morning and want to grab something. Healthy and tastes great! Energy for the morning

    1. Ginny McMeans Avatar

      That is so right Ruth! Thanks!

  14. Melina Avatar
    Melina

    Hi Ginny! Is there any way to replace the powdered soy milk? What is its function in the recipe? Thanks!

    1. Ginny McMeans Avatar

      Hi Melina – it acts to give more protein and also it works as a binder. You could use regular dried milk but I am vegan so it is a no go for me.

  15. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    Can you Substitute vegan protein powder for the soy milk?

    1. Ginny McMeans Avatar

      Yes, you can Kelly. The taste of your protein powder will come through, since it is 1/2 cup, so make sure it is a flavor that you really like. Some protein powders are a bit strong.

  16. Alyx Avatar
    Alyx

    Would you happen to know the calorie content? If not I can break it down.

    1. Ginny McMeans Avatar

      I am terrible sorry but I don’t. I will be getting nutrition and counts into my recipes very soon.

  17. Jagruti Avatar

    Ooh yum! The Peanut butter flavours sound amazing. It’s so handy to keep treats like these aside when cravings hit!

  18. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats Avatar

    These would be a great little snack to put in a lunch box!

  19. Luci's Morsels Avatar

    5 stars
    I love protein balls, as they are such a quick, healthy, and easy snack. I am definitely going to add these to my list to try. Thank you for sharing!

  20. Shashi at Savory Spin Avatar

    My daughter begins college this year and she would so love to have these healthy bites to munch on during study breaks!

  21. Christine Avatar

    5 stars
    I love protein balls so much as they are the best snacks! Looks delicious!

  22. Kristine Avatar

    Simple, sweet, and easy – you are speaking my language here! What a great little snack. My kids (and I) would get down on these, as we LOVE anything peanut butter. Yummy!

  23. Christi Avatar
    Christi

    5 stars
    Was great! But don’t skimp on the maple syrup… I used less bc I ran out and it’s a tad dry though still held together well!

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Hi, my name is Ginny and it is fantastic that you have come to visit and see my recipes. I have a positive attitude and can’t seem to be in nature enough. My North American bird count is 678 and I’m always watching for mammals and insects too. My head is stuffed full of recipes that I want to create and life is just to dang short. The recipes feature healthy and delicious vegan food that you can enjoy now or freeze for future meals.

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