These Low Calorie Peanut Butter Protein Balls are just 89 calories and have 7.8g of protein each! Made with all-natural ingredients, you can feel good about making and serving these healthy peanut butter protein balls.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 ½ cups canned chickpeas
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter all-natural
- ⅛ cup All-Natural Zero Calorie Honey (see recipe card for more options)
- 1 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1-4 teaspoons water
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut (optional)
Low Calorie Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Healthy Peanut Butter Protein Balls Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can make this healthy recipe ahead of time and chill in the fridge for later.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days, does not hold well in the freezer.
Low Calorie Peanut Butter Protein Balls
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter all-natural
- ⅛ cup All-Natural Zero Calorie Honey or regular honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1-4 teaspoons water
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut optional
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, peanut butter, and desired honey in a food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Then add in the protein powder, and salt, and pulse until combined.
- Your dough should be similar to cookie dough consistency. If too dry, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time pulsing in-between each until it comes together.
- Scoop out dough using a tablespoon, and roll together with your hands (if it sticks, get your hands wet).
- Sprinkle with coconut (if using) and place in the fridge.
- Serve cold or room temperature, will hold for 1 week in the fridge.
Nutrition
About the Author
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