Ingredients
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- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- Dried fruit (optional)
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla protein powder, chocolate chips, maple syrup, and peanut butter or almond butter.
- Stir until the mixture is well blended and forms a dough-like consistency.
- If desired, fold in dried fruit, chopped nuts, and seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Use your hands to roll the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
These protein balls can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free (if protein powder is certified gluten-free)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg