Peanut Butter Chia Balls
These vegan peanut butter chia balls are the perfect, kid-friendly on the go snack! Full of flavor, fiber and a hint of sweetness, these peanut butter protein balls are nutritious, easy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey if not vegan
- ¼ cup ground flax
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup dried cherries I love no sugar added
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients, except the dried cherries, in a medium bowl or pulse in a food processor on low.
- Transfer mixture to a small to medium bowl, adding cherries in last.
- Cover and let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes to make the mixture easier to hold and handle.
- Form into 1” balls. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to a week.
Notes
- you may need to add extra honey or maple syrup if the mix seems too dry.
- If you want to up the protein, use protein oats or add a protein powder.
- If the mixture seems too sticky, you may need to add more dry ingredients or reduce the nut butter/maple syrup.
Equipment
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 22mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g
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