No-Bake Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Packed full of protein, fiber, and omega-3s, these Vegan Peanut Butter Protein Balls make the perfect healthy vegan snack. They taste like Reese’s pieces, and take only 10 minutes to make!

These no-bake protein peanut butter balls are the perfect post-workout snack. They are gluten-free, oat free and refined sugar free. Although they are free of a lot of things, they are jam packed full of flavour! In my opinion, they taste like healthy reese’s pieces in the form of a no-bake ball. Yum! 

What is the best vegan protein powder? 

I use a pea protein powder called Orgain organic vanilla protein. This is not an add, just my personal opinion on their protein powder. I’ve tried countless different brands and flavours, and this one is my favourite. I think vegan protein powder tends to be chalky, which I don’t love. And this one is not! I also love that it’s organic and all natural and made with ingredients like organic pea protein, chia seeds and organic brown rice. 

What can I use instead of maple syrup in my Vegan Peanut Butter Protein Balls? 

You can try these protein balls without any sweetener, although the flavour won’t be quite as nice. Instead of maple syrup try swapping in agave, or brown rice syrup. 

Are Vegan Peanut Butter Protein Balls healthy? 

It depends on the protein balls. Some are packed full of sugar, and some are not vegan, just be sure to always read the ingredients so you know what you are consuming. Protein balls with ingredients like the ones in this recipe are super healthy. They are not however, low in calories. That being said, we need calories and healthy fats not only to live but for brain function and to fuel our bodies! The ingredients in these protein balls have so many health benefits, and make the perfect healthy plant-based post-workout or busy day snack. I’ve even had these for breakfast (with an apple and banana) on a busy day when I didn’t have time to make a smoothie. I love starting my day knowing it’s packed full of vegan protein, omega 3’s, and of course fiber! 

How do you store protein balls? 

These Vegan Peanut Butter Protein Balls can be stored in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container. If you leave the out of the fridge even for a few hours on a hot day, they can get a little sticky and melty. Keep them cool for the best consistency. If you are looking for another healthy vegan breakfast recipe you can check out my Healthy Vegan Snickers Baked Oatmeal Recipe!

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No-Bake Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Packed full of protein, fiber, and omega-3s, these peanut butter balls make the perfect healthy vegan snack. They taste like Reese's pieces, and take only 10 minutes to make!

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, Vegan, Western

Keyword: healthy protein balls, healthy vegan energy balls, healthy vegan snack, peanut butter balls, protein balls, vegan energy balls, vegan no bake, vegan protein balls

Servings: 12 balls

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup vanilla pea protein powder
• 1/4 cup hemp hearts
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2-3 tbsp unsweetened plant milk
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp vegan dark chocolate chips

Instructions

• In a medium mixing bowl combine all ingredients, excluding the chocolate chips. The peanut butter should be a bit runny, if it's not you may have to heat it slightly so it will combine with the other ingredients.
• Start by adding 2 tbsp of almond milk, and add another if the dough is still too dry. This can vary depending on how thick your peanut butter is, and which protein powder you are using.
• Next, add in the chocolate chips and mix well to combine.
• Shape into 12 cookie dough balls, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
• Store in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container.

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These no-bake protein peanut butter balls are the perfect post-workout snack. They are gluten free, oat free and refined sugar free. Although they are free of a lot of things, they are jam packed full of flavour! In my opinion, they taste like healthy reese’s pieces in the form of a no-bake ball. Yum!

 

What is the best vegan protein powder?

 

I use a pea protein powder called Orgain organic vanilla protein. This is not an add, just my personal opinion on their protein powder. I’ve tried countless different brands and flavours, and this one is my favourite. I think vegan protein powder tends to be chalky, which I don’t love. And this one is not! I also love that it’s organic and all natural and made with ingredients like organic pea protein, chia seeds and organic brown rice.

 

What can I use instead of maple syrup?

 

You can try these protein balls without any sweetener, although the flavour won’t be quite as nice. Instead of maple syrup try swapping in agave, or brown rice syrup.

 

Are protein balls healthy?

 

It depends on the protein balls. Some are packed full of sugar, some or not vegan, just be sure to always read the ingredients so you know what you are consuming. Protein balls with ingredients like the ones in this recipe are super healthy. They are not however, low in calories. That being said, we need calories and healthy fats not only to live but for brain function and to fuel our bodies! The ingredients in these protein balls have so many health benefits, and make the perfect healthy plant-based post-workout or busy day snack. I’ve even had these for breakfast (with an apple and banana) on a busy day when I didn’t have time to make a smoothie. I love starting my day knowing it’s packed full of vegan protein, omega 3’s, and of course fiber!

 

How do you store protein balls?

 

These vegan protein balls can be stored in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container. If you leave the out of the fridge even for a few hours on a hot day, they can get a little sticky and melty. Keep them cool for the best consistency.

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