There is a reason protein snack balls are often called bliss balls – every bite is pure happiness! These are super nut buttery with just the right amount of natural sweetness from dates. They are perfectly chewy, so healthy and full of flavor. You simply can’t go wrong with the nut butter and chocolate combo.

Vanilla protein powder is the “secret” ingredient in these. When combined with the nut butter and dates, the flavors of the protein powder add a fudgy sweetness to the balls and taste just like the inside of a peanut butter cup. Natural sweetness has never tasted so good. Zero baking needed – just mix, shape, chill, and eat. Plus, they are refined sugar-free, packed with 8.5 grams of protein per serving for an easy grab-and-go protein treat.

No need to buy expensive protein bars or snacks any more, these Nut Butter Protein Snack Balls are all you need! I have been making my own protein snacks for years and I absolutely love creating new flavors and types of snacks! They taste amazing and are much cheaper than the store bought versions.

There is no secret that I love snacking. Life can get a little crazy and it helps to have healthy snacks on hand when there is just no time to whip up a batch of your favorite hummus or a smoothie! I have been obsessed with protein balls since the beginning of time. They were one of the first no bake treats that I fell head over heels in love with. And? So did you! People discovered the greatness of these snack/energy/protein balls of heaven and the rest is history.

After all, whoever is responsible for the idea that we should mash a bunch of healthy ingredients into one little ball as a snack is an absolute genius in my book. Little spheres of yummy snacking. Little orbs of awesomeness.

They are BEST meal prep snack around town! Having healthy snacks available during the week is a good way to make sure that you snack smart. Try making an extra batch of healthy protein balls and store them in the freezer! The idea is when you snack smart, you are less likely to grab something unhealthy when you are full on craving a ‘lil something’.

On-the-Go Snackin’. Is there anything better than having a grab-n-go snack when you are having a busy morning? Or maybe you have kids that need to constantly be eating! Throw an energy/protein ball their way. I promise it will tide them over until dinner!

Because these protein balls are crazy amazing you can feel good about eating one or two of them, even for breakfast and not feel one piece of guilt about it! Whether you are looking for meal prep snacks, post-workout fuel, or a lunchbox addition, this recipe fits the bill.

Nut Butter Protein Snack Balls

These Nut Butter Protein Snack Balls are incredibly tasty and super easy homemade snacks. Healthy, delicious, and just 7 ingredients – and there’s no baking or food processing required! Elevate your snack game with these doubly dreamy, protein-rich creamy nut butter and real fruit infused into delicious bite-sized treats.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, date nut butter protein bliss balls, healthy protein snack balls no bake, healthy protein snacks, nut butter protein snack balls

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup nut (peanut, cashew, almond or any seed) butter
• 1/2 cup almond flour (almonds blended to a flour)
• 1/2 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes, drained, chopped
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder, plain or vanilla
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Drizzle

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup peanut butter for drizzle
• Flaky salt

Instructions

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine nut butter, almond flour, dates, protein powder, and vanilla extract until well combined and dough-like. If mixture seems too thick add a little water, a tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together. If too wet add a little more almond flour or protein powder.

  Roll into 10-12 balls and place in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up while you melt the chocolate drizzle.

Chocolate Drizzle

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 15 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted, drizzle over balls with a spoon or Ziplok bag with the corner snipped off.

  Drizzle with extra peanut butter and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired, then chill until chocolate has set.

  Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

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