

2-Minute Protein Balls Recipe - Peanut Butter Chocolate
🥜✨ The Easiest Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls Recipe Ever (No-Bake, No Fuss!)
If you’re on the hunt for a healthy, no-bake protein balls recipe with peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips that actually tastes amazing — congrats, you just hit the snack jackpot.
These peanut butter chocolate protein balls are chewy, slightly sweet, and ready in minutes. They’re the perfect energy bites for busy days, post-workout snack attacks, or anytime you need a pop of protein without the sugar crash. Plus, this version sneaks in a scoop of Wellious Vanilla Protein Powder for extra goodness (yes, they’re delicious even with protein powder).
📝 Ingredients You’ll Need
Simple, wholesome, pantry-friendly ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick oats work!)
- 1/4 cup Wellious Vanilla Protein Powder (or your fave clean protein powder)
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips (dark, semi-sweet — you do you)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural is best!)
- 1/3 cup almond milk
🍫 How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls
1️⃣ Mix Dry: In a large bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder, and chocolate chips.
2️⃣ Mix Wet: In a separate bowl, whisk the peanut butter and almond milk until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until it all comes together. If it’s too dry, add a splash more almond milk.
4️⃣ Roll: Scoop out small portions and roll into bite-sized balls. Pop them on a parchment-lined tray.
5️⃣ Chill (Optional): You can enjoy them right away, or chill for 30 minutes to firm up.
Done. Easy. Delicious. High-protein snacks for the win!
🔍 Why You’ll Love This Protein Balls Recipe
✅ No protein powder? No problem. Just grab a bag of wellious and you're all set.
✅ Low calorie, high protein, and actually tasty.
✅ Perfect for meal prep. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for a grab-and-go snack anytime.
✅ Healthy energy balls that don’t taste like cardboard. Promise.
📌 Variations & Tips
- No protein powder? Try protein balls without protein powder — just add an extra tablespoon of oats if needed.
- Want them sweeter? Mix in a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- Nut-free? Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Add-ins: Chia seeds, flaxseeds, shredded coconut… go wild.
🙋♀️ FAQs: Everything About Protein Balls
❓ Can I make protein balls without protein powder?
Absolutely! These energy balls work great without protein powder — the oats and peanut butter hold them together just fine.
❓ Are these low calorie?
They’re portion-controlled and made with real ingredients, so they’re a perfect low calorie protein balls recipe.
❓ How do I store peanut butter protein balls?
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days — or freeze for up to 2 months.
❓ Are protein balls healthy?
They’re made with simple, clean ingredients — no refined sugar, no weird additives — so yes, they’re a healthy snack you’ll actually crave!
📌 Save This Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls Recipe
If you’re the type who needs snacks to survive the day, do yourself a favor: Pin this recipe to Pinterest, bookmark it for later, and share it with your snack-loving friends.
💚 Final Snack Thoughts
There you have it — the best peanut butter chocolate protein balls you’ll ever make.
Minimal effort, maximum flavor, protein power included. Happy snacking!