Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Printable Version)

No-bake vegan chocolate peanut butter balls with oats and plant protein for a quick, energizing treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
04 - 1/4 cup plant-based protein powder, vanilla or chocolate flavor
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
07 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, vegan chocolate chips, plant-based protein powder, and fine sea salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir together the natural peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly using a spatula or your hands until a cohesive dough forms.
04 - If the mixture is too dry to hold together, add non-dairy milk one teaspoon at a time, mixing between additions, until desired consistency is reached.
05 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the dough mixture and roll between your palms into a compact ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
06 - Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow proper firming and setting.
07 - Transfer the chilled balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • No oven required: These come together in 15 minutes, making them perfect when you need an energy boost without heating up the kitchen.
  • Genuinely tastes like dessert: The chocolate and peanut butter combo is so satisfying that you'd never guess it's packed with protein and oats.
  • You actually control the ingredients: Most store-bought protein bars hide things you can't pronounce, but here you know exactly what's going in.
02 -
  • Room temperature matters: If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough before rolling or the balls will be impossible to shape and will stick to your hands.
  • Don't skip the rest period: I learned the hard way that eating them straight after rolling is tempting but they'll hold together so much better and taste richer after 30 minutes in the fridge.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop: It makes every ball exactly the same size, which matters for even chilling and looks pretty when you're sharing them with someone.
  • Line your tray with parchment paper: This prevents them from sticking and makes storage easier since you can just slide the whole batch into a container when they're set.
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