Peanut Butter Protein Balls

About This Recipe

Peanut butter protein balls with protein powder, dates, peanut butter, and vanilla have a rich peanut butter flavor and pack 6 grams of protein per ball. They're ready in 15 minutes and are perfect for a healthy snack, dessert, and meal prep. Gluten-free and easily made vegan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup medjool dates ((about 8 dates/120 grams - I like to get dates with the seeds in them and then remove them so they are juicy))
• 1/2 cup all-natural peanut butter ((128 grams))
• 1 cup vanilla protein powder ((100 grams)*)
• 4-6 tablespoons milk ((amount will depend on how juicy your dates are))
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Make the energy ball mixture. Add dates, peanut butter, milk (start with 4 tablespoons and add more as needed), protein powder, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, and salt to your food processor and process until smooth, and the dates are broken down. It should form a slightly crumbly, yet wet, dough. If the dough is too wet, add more protein powder, or you can add some rolled oats. If it is too dry, add more milk.
2. Form into balls. Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon as a scoop, form 15 equal-sized balls. Place in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to chill.
3. Enjoy!