No-Bake Coconut Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Packed with good for you ingredients, these no-bake coconut peanut butter protein balls are delicious! Sweetened with maple syrup and rolled in coconut, these will not only satiate your sweet tooth but, keep you satisfied and full between meals. A great way to boost your protein too!
Coconut Peanut Butter Protein Balls
There is nothing like a tasty treat, especially when it’s packed with good for you ingredients. Especially a good protein boost that will keep you full longer and satisfied between meals.
Made with delicious ingredients like peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut to name a few.
Read on for the step-by-step quick and easy recipe for these No-Bake Peanut Protein Balls.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ flaxseed meal or chia activated seeds
- 1 cup shaved coconut, divided
Equipment:
- Medium bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Small bowl
- Baking sheet
Servings: 12
Mix the Ingredients
Place the peanut butter and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Mix together well. Add the almond flour, flaxseed meal and 1/2 cup of coconut. Mix well.
Shape the Peanut Protein Balls
Using your hands, roll the mixture into 12 balls. Place 1/2 cup of coconut into a small bowl and set aside.
Dust in Coconut
Lightly roll each ball in shaved coconut and place onto baking sheet.
Chill or Enjoy Right Away
Place the protein balls to chill in the fridge or enjoy them straight away.
Can They Be Stored or Frozen?
Yes, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or keep in the freezer for 4 months.
What Can You Mix In?
You can use rolled oats instead of almond flour. As a sweetner, you can use honey, date syrup, or agave nectar.
You can also add a scoop of protein powder or unflavoured collagen powder for an even bigger boost. Finally, a dash of cinnamon could transform these into a Teddy Graham delight.
Of course, for an extra treat, you can add dark chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or white chocolate chips. Throw in some dried cranberries. Yum!
No-Bake Coconut Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Packed with good for you ingredients, these no-bake coconut peanut butter protein balls are delicious! Sweetened with maple syrup and rolled in coconut, these will not only satiate your sweet tooth but, keep you satisfied and full between meals. A great way to boost your protein too!
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup sugar free maple syrup
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ flaxseed meal or chia activated seeds
- 1 cup shaved coconut, divided
Instructions
- Place the peanut butter and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Mix together well. Add the almond flour, flaxseed meal and 1/2 cup of coconut. Mix well.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into 12 balls. Place 1/2 cup of coconut into a small bowl and set aside.
- Lightly roll each ball in shaved coconut and place onto baking sheet.
- Place the protein balls to chill in the fridge or enjoy them straight away.
Notes
Store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or keep in the freezer for 4 months.
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Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 158Total Fat: 12.8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 63mgCarbohydrates: 6.7gFiber: 3.7gSugar: 1.2gProtein: 5.6g
Boost Your Protein
What I love the most about this recipe is that is so easy and versatile. You can always mix up the ingredients according to what you have in your pantry.
These have always helped me to stay on track towards my health goals. Plus, guess what? Even my daughters love them.
You May Also Like:
- Green and Gold St. Patrick’s Day Meringues
- Neapolitan Ice Cream Muffins
- Pumpkin Maple Pecan Granola
- Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
Though, for them, I add chocolate chips and dried cranberries into the mixture (skip the dusting and top with coconut) and flatten it onto a cookie sheet. Then I chill it and cut them into bars.
They’re always a hit!
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Let me know if you try these no-bake coconut peanut butter protein balls?
Til then—cheers m’deres!
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Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
