Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Protein Balls
I don’t know about you but sometimes when I wake up all I really want is Coffee. Clearly Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, or so “they” say. Actually, in our house, the most important thing is Coffee in the A.M, outside of time in the Word. To make sure we have something quick on-hand I created these little dairy-free Peanut Butter Protein Balls.
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Grab a couple to sip with your coffee, and Booooom, just like that Breakfast is served. Wink
Most people don’t have time to make breakfast every morning or just don’t feel like eating anything heavy. These little protein balls are packed with all types of goodies. If you don’t like coconut this recipe is NOT for you. It has shredded unsweetened coconut and the nerve to then be rolled in it as well lol.
Soooooo yeah if you are not a fan of coconut I would say you won’t really enjoy this. However, if you do I think you will make these on a regular like we do!
The Deets:
These bad boys make a lot and are Dairy-free and can easily be made gluten-free. The best part I think is that they are Portable! This is a win-win for those days that you just want coffee.
Plant-based protein powder keeps these Dairy-free (since we’re dairy-free in this house). You could also completely omit the protein since peanut butter has a good bit of protein naturally.
Protein, coconut, peanut butter, and since I’m fancy (LOL) I added some dairy-free chocolate chips. These come together in about 10 – 15 minutes depending on how fast you roll these little guys into balls.
On to the photos of how these simple treats come together, shall we?
Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Add all of your dry ingredients except mini chocolate chips to a large bowl and stir until combined.
Measure your peanut butter then add to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30-45 seconds depending on your microwave. Once the Peanut butter is melted mix in vanilla extract, unsweetened applesauce, and pure maple syrup. Stir until combined then add to your dry ingredients.
Add melted peanut butter mixture to the dry ingredients and then add vegan chocolate chips and stir. The mixture should start coming together. Add water a few tablespoons at a time if your mixture is not coming together.
When the mixture comes together when you close your hand it is perfect.
Last roll the protein bites into some unsweetened coconut. Refrigerate these protein balls for an hour. Store in the fridge or freezer depending on how quickly you will eat them.
** A few tips: Wear disposable gloves it makes clean up a breeze. If you do not have unsweetened applesauce you can use water. They will taste just as good. Use whatever protein you want. If you are gluten-free simply use gluten-free oats.
I hope you love these! My husband and toddler really enjoy them and have them for breakfast or a snack every day.
The Vegan Chocolate chips we use can be found here.
Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Equipment
- Microwave safe bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Large Spoon for Mixing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce substitute water
- 1 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1/8 cup Pure Maple Syrup substitute agave, honey
- 1 1/2 cup Quick Oats substitute Rolled Oats
- 1/4 cup Mini Vegan Chocolate Chips
- 2 scoops Pea Protein Powder substitute plant-based protein powder
Instructions
- Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl except mini chocolate chips. Oats, Protein Powder, Coconut, Cinnamon.
- Measure peanut butter and add to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30-45 seconds. Once melted add Pure Maple Syrup, Vanilla Extract, Applesauce or water and stir to combine.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry Oat mixture and stir until mixture begins to come together. Once it's all incorporated add mini chocolate chips. * If the mixture is not coming together add a bit of water a tablespoon at a time.
- Form mixture into balls by taking the desired amount and squeezing and rolling into a ball.
- Roll each ball in shredded coconut and chill in the refrigerator. Store in the fridge or the freezer. Enjoy
Notes
I hope you try these and love them. I make a batch every single week and I know I have something quick, healthy, and portable for my Family to enjoy.
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