Absolutely! Here’s a VIP-edited, visually appealing, no-bake high-protein chocolate peanut butter balls recipe with fun “stickers” (emoji-style highlights) to make it pop. 🍫🥜💪
🍫🥜 No-Bake High-Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (VIP Version) 💪✨
Ingredients (12–14 balls)
- 🥜 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 💪 ½ cup whey protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 🌰 ¼ cup almond flour (or coconut flour)
- 🍫 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for extra chocolatey goodness)
- 🍯 2–3 tbsp low-carb sweetener (erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit)
- 🥛 2–3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (adjust for consistency)
- 🍦 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: 🍫 melted dark chocolate, 🥥 shredded coconut, 🌰 chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Mix the Base 🥣
- Combine peanut butter, protein powder, almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Slowly add almond milk until mixture is thick, sticky, and moldable.
- Shape the Balls ✋
- Roll mixture into 12–14 equal-sized balls using hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Add Optional Toppings 🎨
- Dip in melted chocolate 🍫, roll in shredded coconut 🥥, or sprinkle with chopped peanuts 🌰.
- Make them look fun and colorful!
- Chill to Set ❄️
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Serve & Store 🍽️
- Enjoy chilled as a high-protein snack or dessert!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts (Approx. per ball, 12 balls) 📊
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Protein: 10 g 💪
- Carbs: 4 g (net ~3 g)
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Fat: 9 g 🥜
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
💡 Tips:
- Use crunchy peanut butter for a texture boost.
- Add mini sugar-free chocolate chips for extra fun.
- Perfect as a post-workout snack or guilt-free dessert! 🍫💪