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Peanut Butter Protein Balls

These Peanut Butter Protein Balls are quick, easy, only require 4-ingredients but are delicious all the same! Which is perfect for me because I’m overwhelmed by recipes with more than 9 ingredients and directions haha.

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Why I Love Peanut Butter

These peanut butter protein energy balls are my favorite for a lot of reasons. First, they are oat-free making them safe for all people with celiac (because not all oats are gluten-free). Additionally, they are made with peanut butter which is one of my favorite nut butters for many reasons…

  • It’s an affordable source of protein with a whopping 8 grams per serving
  • It’s versatile (you can use it in sauces, on sandwiches, in baking recipes, and more)
  • It’s delicious – most people love it.
  • It’s a decent source of all 3 macronutrients (carbs, protein, and fat) making it super filling

All of these things are what make these energy balls amazing. Not to mention this recipe has buckwheat flour in it, a source of complete plant-based protein and also a grain-free flour. Meaning this recipe is not only gluten-free but also grain-free.

About These Peanut Butter Protein Balls

As I mentioned above, these Protein Bites are made with peanut butter, my favorite nut butter. However, you could substitute the peanut butter for any other nut butter. Just know that it will impact how much protein this energy bite gives you.

That said, these protein balls are quick, simple, and delicious. Perfect to prepare as a snack or even part of a breakfast throughout the week.

How Much Protein is in Each Ball?

This Peanut Butter Protein Ball recipes provides all 3 macronutrients: protein, carbs, and fat. With the total protein coming in at about 7.5 grams per ball.

However, if you make more or less than 12 balls with the ingredients in this recipe, the amount of protein per ball will change. With other snacks like granola bars, often offering less than 3g of protein per bar, this is a great protein-packed alternative.

Are Protein Balls Good for You?

So these Peanut Butter Protein Balls are full of protein, but are they good for you? “Good” is not my favorite term when it comes to describing food.

However, will these protein bites help you meet your health goals? That’s relative. If you’re looking for a filling and satisfying snack that will nourish you in between meals, this is a great option. That’s because, as I mentioned previously, they provide all three macronutrients. This helps provide a slow release of energy to last you between meals rather than causing an energy spike and crash.

And there are a lot of other benefits to these balls too, one randomized controlled trial done in 2021 for example, found that peanut intake may enhance memory function and the stress response in healthy young populations.

 So there are many benefits, it just depends on what you want out of them. Personally, if these sound good to you and you make them as a snack to enjoy throughout the week, I count that as a win.

How Long do These Peanut Butter Protein Balls Last?

These Peanut Butter Protein Balls can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week and in the freezer for ~3 months. If you’re ability to meal-prep tends to ebb and flow, I would suggest tripling the recipe and making a big batch that you freeze and thaw at the start of every week.

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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Prep Time7 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Keyword: bliss balls, energy balls, gluten-free bliss bites, gluten-free protein bites, peanut butter, peanut butter protein bites, protein bliss bites
Servings: 12
Calories: 161kcal
Cost: 2.50

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter (creamy)
  • 2 tbsp agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup grass-fed collagen powder
  • 1/2 cup buckwheat flour

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients into a mixing bowls
  • Mix ingredients until well combined and doughy
  • Roll the peanut butter protein bite dough into balls
  • Chill in the fridge and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to substitute any flour for the buckwheat flour if you desire.
Lasts up to 1 week in the fridge and 3 months in the freezer when stored in an air-tight container.

Protein Balls are Perfect for Meal-Prep

These energy balls are also perfect to meal-prep for the week, or even the month. The last up to 1 week in the fridge and upwards of 3 months in an air-tight container in the freezer. If you’re feeling super motivated to meal-prep, consider making a large batch for the month.

Here are some other energy bite recipes to check out too:

Let me know what your favorite energy ball flavor is in the comments!

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