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These protein peanut butter balls take only a handful of ingredients to throw together and taste exactly like a peanut butter cup!

These protein peanut butter balls take only a handful of ingredients to throw together and taste exactly like a peanut butter cup!

Peanut butter cups in protein ball form! How cute are these little gems??

With the added bonuses of only a handful of ingredients, minutes to make, no bake, and better for ya! Such small little treats, yet so many wins.

Give me one good reason why we should be sharing? Take it from me, it’s so hard.

These protein peanut butter balls take only a handful of ingredients to throw together and taste exactly like a peanut butter cup!

Everyone loves peanut butter and chocolate together and these bites are so similar to a peanut butter cup it’s scary! They’ve got that soft and chewy peanut butter-heavy center we all know and love and a generous dip in melted chocolate with a little peanut + salt action on top.

With a fraction of the calories, mind you. YES!

These Peanut Butter Balls Feature...

  • A soft and chewy peanut butter base
  • A coating of melted dark chocolate
  • NO refined sugar or butter
  • Only 7 ingredients and under an hour to make
These protein peanut butter balls take only a handful of ingredients to throw together and taste exactly like a peanut butter cup!

Making the Peanut Butter Balls

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

  • Creamy peanut butter
  • Vanilla protein powder
  • Greek yogurt
  • Honey
  • Vanilla extract
  • Salt
  • Coconut oil
  • Dark chocolate
These protein peanut butter balls take only a handful of ingredients to throw together and taste exactly like a peanut butter cup!

Tips for Perfect Peanut Butter Balls

  1. Use creamy peanut butter – this will give the peanut filling a smooth texture.
  2. Chill balls 15 minutes before coating in chocolate – this will make the balls firm and much easier to handle.
  3. Melt chocolate and coconut oil together – this gives the chocolate a firm yet bite-able texture once set.
  4. Top balls with peanuts + salt immediately after dipping – do this part while the chocolate is still warm so the peanuts and salt stick to the chocolate.
  5. Chill balls additional 15 minutes – this will firm up the chocolate perfectly.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on these bites.

  • Use another nut butter – try almond or cashew butter.
  • Put fruit in the center – press a blueberry, raspberry, banana slice, or strawberry piece in the center of each ball.
  • Try another chocolate – try semisweet or milk chocolate for the coating.

Storing and Freezing Instructions

These balls store well in refrigerator up to 1 week. They can also be frozen up to 2 months and served from frozen for an icy treat.

These protein peanut butter balls take only a handful of ingredients to throw together and taste exactly like a peanut butter cup!

Sorry in advance for how many of these you’re going to be eating! They’re just way too easy to make and even more easy to accidentally eat 5 of.

Take it from me: this is something you’re going to want to stock your snack pile with immediately.

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These protein peanut butter balls take only a handful of ingredients to throw together and taste exactly like a peanut butter cup!

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These protein peanut butter balls take only a handful of ingredients to throw together and taste exactly like a peanut butter cup!
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Protein Peanut Butter Balls

These protein peanut butter balls take only a handful of ingredients to throw together and taste exactly like a peanut butter cup!

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 balls
Calories 146kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Line a plate with parchment paper. Mix peanut butter, protein powder, yogurt, honey, vanilla, and salt until combined. Scoop dough into 10 uniform balls and arrange on parchment paper. Place bites in freezer to chill 15 minutes.
  • Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl 30-60 seconds on high in microwave, stirring at 15-second intervals until chocolate is smooth.
  • Dip chilled peanut butter balls into melted chocolate and place back on parchment paper. Top chocolate with minced peanuts and salt.
  • Return balls to freezer and chill an additional 15 minutes until chocolate is firm. Store balls in refrigerator up to 1 week or freezer up to 2 months.

Notes

Storing Instructions
Store balls in refrigerator up to 1 week. Balls may also be frozen up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ball | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 6/3/26.

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  5. Kate @ Diethood says

    Yeah hunni!! My survival kit includes just that; chocolate and coffee! BUT a dozen of these delicious bites would make me incredibly happy. I would just pop ’em, one by one, and forget to share. oops. #sorrynotsorry

    Reply

  16. Joanne says

    Being normal is overrated anyway…although I would start to get nervous if you said you didn’t like Fridays!! These peanut butter cup truffles are DEFINITELY something to get excited about. Mini dessert perfection!

    Reply

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