Chocolate and peanut butter balls! No oven required

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to our cooking blog, where we share delicious recipes every week. Today, we’re preparing a Chocolate and peanut butter balls. So, grab your pen and paper to jot down the ingredients and let’s dive into this easy, step-by-step recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, appetizers or even to accompany fresh salads!

How to Make Chocolate Balls

These peanut-butter chocolate bites are low in carbs, packed with nutrients, and unbelievably easy to make. You don’t need cooking classes or costly meal delivery services to prepare something delicious at home. With a bit of planning and our detailed meal prep guide, you can create amazing dishes with confidence and ease.

Recipe Ingredients:

½ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter for variation/Keto)
¼ cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp sweetener of choice (erythritol, monk fruit, or honey for Mediterranean version)
Optional: pinch of salt, chopped nuts, or sugar-free chocolate chips for topping

Instructions:

Combine the ingredients:
In a medium mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla. Stir until the mixture comes together into a thick, sticky dough.

Form the bites:
Use your hands or a small scoop to roll the dough into 12 evenly sized balls.

Add optional coatings:
If you’d like extra flavor or texture, roll the bites in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or top them with a few sugar-free chocolate chips.

Chill to firm up:
Arrange the bites on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes until they set.

Serve and enjoy:
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge and grab one whenever you want a quick protein snack.