By Becky Hardin
Updated Apr 3, 2025
Easy to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls are perfectly poppable snacks that will keep you going throughout the day! Oats, flaxseed, protein powder and more are combined to create the best on-the-go snack or breakfast. They’re sweet, chewy, and perfectly filling!
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
If you’re a busy person, chances are you need a snack that can travel with you. Whether you’re dealing with a crazy day in the office, cleaning the house, or driving across town, you need a snack that will actually hit the spot and fill you up.
These Peanut Butter and Chocolate Protein Balls are tasty, so they satisfy your craving. Plus, they’ve got just enough protein to curb your appetite and give you energy to get through the day. Eat a few before your next workout or while you’re chasing kids around the house for an extra energy kick!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 100 grams
- ▢ ½ cup ground flaxseed 70 grams
- ▢ 2 ounces chocolate protein powder 60 grams or 2 scoops, or use peanut butter protein powder
- ▢ 1¼ cups natural peanut butter 405 grams, try cashew or almond butter for a little something different, for nut-free use a seed butter
- ▢ ½ cup honey 175 grams, use a good-quality honey
- ▢ 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips 177 grams, regular-size chocolate chips of any kind; white, milk, or dark
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the oats, flaxseed, and protein powder together. 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup ground flaxseed, 2 ounces chocolate protein powder
- Add the peanut butter and honey. Use a hand mixer or spatula to combine. 1¼ cups natural peanut butter, ½ cup honey
- Stir in the chocolate chips. 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- Use a 1-tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to scoop out protein balls. Use your hands to shape the scoops into balls and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If the mixture begins to dry out, microwave the mixture for 15 seconds (this may slightly melt the chocolate chips). Repeat until all of the protein ball mixture has been shaped into balls.
- To prevent protein balls from sticking to each other, wrap the baking sheet in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before combining the protein balls into an airtight container. Protein balls can be enjoyed immediately without any additional chill time.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Cookie Portion Scoop (optional)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls Step by Step
Gather all your ingredients: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Combine the dry ingredients : Whisk together 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup ground flaxseed, and 2 ounces chocolate protein powder.
Add the wet ingredients: Stir in 1 1/4 cups natural peanut butter and 1/2 cup of honey and blend well.
Stir in chocolate chips : Pour in 1 cup of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and mix to combine.
Portion the protein balls : Use a 1-tablespoon-sized scoop to scoop out the protein ball mix and use your hands to shape into balls. Place the balls in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If the mixture begins to dry out, microwave for 15 seconds to moisten. Repeat until all of the protein ball mixture has been shaped.
Wrap and refrigerate: To prevent protein balls from sticking to each other, wrap the baking sheet in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before transferring them into an airtight container.
Serve and enjoy: Enjoy the protein balls immediately without any additional chill time.
Storage
Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Make sure they’ve chilled in a single layer in the refrigerator first to prevent the protein balls from sticking to each other.
Serving Suggestions
These protein-packed energy balls are great on their own, but for a super satisfying breakfast, serve with a cup of my bulletproof coffee or a refreshing mango smoothie. For an afternoon snack, I like to eat them with this flavorful pumpkin spice latte.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Cookie Portion Scoop (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 100 grams
- ½ cup ground flaxseed 70 grams
- 2 ounces chocolate protein powder 60 grams or 2 scoops, or use peanut butter protein powder
- 1¼ cups natural peanut butter 405 grams, try cashew or almond butter for a little something different, for nut-free use a seed butter
- ½ cup honey 175 grams, use a good-quality honey
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips 177 grams, regular-size chocolate chips of any kind; white, milk, or dark
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the oats, flaxseed, and protein powder together. 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup ground flaxseed, 2 ounces chocolate protein powder
- Add the peanut butter and honey. Use a hand mixer or spatula to combine. 1¼ cups natural peanut butter, ½ cup honey
- Stir in the chocolate chips. 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- Use a 1-tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to scoop out protein balls. Use your hands to shape the scoops into balls and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If the mixture begins to dry out, microwave the mixture for 15 seconds (this may slightly melt the chocolate chips). Repeat until all of the protein ball mixture has been shaped into balls.
- To prevent protein balls from sticking to each other, wrap the baking sheet in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before combining the protein balls into an airtight container. Protein balls can be enjoyed immediately without any additional chill time.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
