Super easy Peanut Butter Date Protein Balls recipe, for which you DON’T need a food processor! Just 4 ingredients. Roll up your sleeves and get your snack prep on.
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What Are Peanut Butter Date Protein Balls?
Peanut Butter Date Protein Balls are protein balls, a snack made with just four nutritious and delicious pantry ingredients. They are super easy to make – no appliances needed. They feature some protein powder, to conveniently bump up your protein consumption. If you find yourself spending a lot of money on wholesome snacks, it is time to roll up your sleeves and snack prep these Peanut Butter Date Protein Balls!
Ingredients You Will Need To Make Peanut Butter Date Protein Balls
Medjool Dates
Medjool dates are the base of these protein balls! Fresh Medjool dates are soft and flavourful, making them a wonderful base for this date ball recipe.
If you don’t have access to Medjool dates, any other soft dates will work well too.
If you want to use dried dates, make sure to soak your dates in hot water for at least ten minutes, so they can soften a bit.
Crunchy Peanut Butter
The second ingredient for these protein balls is crunchy peanut butter. Not only will peanut butter help the balls stick together, but it is also high in protein! Two tablespoons of peanut butter contain 8g of protein. In comparison, 1/2 cup of beans contains 9g of protein.
Crunchy peanut butter adds a wonderful crunch to these protein balls!
Rolled Oats
Rolled oats make sure these protein balls have a bite to them!
Vanilla Protein Powder
To turn these balls into protein balls, we will be using some vegan vanilla protein powder to pimp this recipe.
Other Ingredients
- Salt to enhance the sweetness
How To Make Peanut Butter Date Protein Balls
1. Deseed And Chop The Dates
Start by removing the seed from the Medjool dates and chopping them into small pieces. Chopping the dates will allow you to easily whip up this recipe, without even needing a food processor.
2. Mix The Dates With The Rest Of The Ingredients
Add the chopped Medjool dates to a large mixing bowl, and add in all the other ingredients! Mix everything together with your hands until a “dough” is formed! The secret to combining all the ingredients well, is to knead the mixture well.
3. Time To Shape The Balls
Use your hands to shape the “dough” into balls!
I also love using this nifty Lékué tool, to shape my protein balls into equal perfect-shaped balls effortlessly.
Store your protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months!
Peanut Butter Date Protein Balls: FAQs
Are protein balls healthy?
Protein balls are definitely a nutritious, high-energy snack option. They contain a satiating dose of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. They also contain a variety of micronutrients.
How much protein is in one protein ball?
One Peanut Butter Date Protein Ball contains 5g of protein, making them perfect to curb your mid-morning and afternoon slumps!
Do you refrigerate protein balls?
Yes! Store your protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months!
Peanut Butter Date Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 10 (=200 g) Medjool dates deseeded and chopped
- 200 gram crunchy peanut butter
- 25 gram rolled oats
- 25 gram vegan protein powder
- generous pinch of salt
Instructions
- Deseed And Chop The Dates: Start by removing the seed from the Medjool dates and chopping them into small pieces. Chopping the dates will allow you to easily whip up this recipe, without even needing a food processor.10 (=200 g) Medjool dates
- Mix The Dates With The Rest Of The Ingredients: Add the chopped Medjool dates to a large mixing bowl, and add in all the other ingredients! Mix everything together with your hands until a "dough" is formed! The secret to combining all the ingredients well, is to knead the mixture well.200 gram crunchy peanut butter, 25 gram rolled oats, 25 gram vegan protein powder, generous pinch of salt
- Time To Shape The Balls: Use your hands to shape the "dough" into balls or I also love using this nifty Lékué tool, to shape my protein balls into equal perfect-shaped balls effortlessly.Store your protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months!
Nutrition
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