Protein balls are quick and easy high protein snacks that come together in just minutes. These protein balls recipes make great on-the-go protein snacks for work, and are a great alternative to store-bought protein bars.
Quick Notes
While a food processor is called for in a few protein ball recipes here, most require no special equipment needed and can be put together quite easily.
We have a separate post for protein balls without peanut butter, in which we've pulled out all the recipes from here that don't have peanut butter.
1. Chocolate Fudge Brownie Protein Balls
These no-bake chocolate protein balls taste like fudge brownies (!!) and make a delicious protein snack. Easy healthy protein powder recipe.
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Protein Balls Recipe
2. Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Balls
Satisfy your lemon cravings with an easy, high protein treat. These lemon poppy seed protein balls call for a whey/casein blend and coconut flour. These low calorie protein balls are also low carb and delicious!
Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Balls Recipe
3. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Only 5 ingredients in these chocolate chip cookie dough protein balls. This protein ball recipe calls for whey protein and cashew butter, and these are the perfect snack or anytime treat!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls Recipe
4. No Bake Pistachio Protein Balls
These No Bake Pistachio Protein Balls are made with almond flour, pistachios and protein powder. They are full of flavor and make a great on-the-go snack. These low carb protein balls are also gluten free and diabetic-friendly.
No Bake Pistachio Protein Balls Recipe
5. Coconut Caramel Protein Balls
Coconut, caramel, and chocolate in a high-protein, low-sugar, gluten-free protein ball. 5 g protein and 75 calories per ball.
Coconut Caramel Protein Balls Recipe
6. Peanut Butter Protein Balls (Low-Carb & Gluten Free)
While lots of peanut butter protein balls have oats, these are low carb protein balls without oats. These healthy gluten free protein balls call for a whey/casein blend and creamy peanut butter. They are easy to make and will stay fresh in the fridge for days.
Peanut Butter Protein Balls (Low-Carb & Gluten Free) Recipe
7. Cranberry Almond Protein Balls
A delicious snack with a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, these easy protein bites are the perfect healthy snack! Mix it up by adding chia seeds or sugar free chocolate chips. Delicious easy snack!
Cranberry Almond Protein Balls Recipe
8. Low Calorie Protein Ball Recipe (Peanut Butter)
This low calorie protein ball recipe is a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth while following a lower calorie diet. These peanut butter protein balls are made with simple ingredients and healthy fats that won't spike your blood sugar. The recipe for these low calorie protein balls with protein powder calls for chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, and peanut butter powder.
Low Calorie Protein Ball Recipe (Peanut Butter) Recipe
9. Cookies & Cream Protein Balls (Dairy Free)
These cookies & cream homemade protein balls are the perfect after dinner treat with a boost of protein. These no-bake protein balls are also gluten free and low in sugar. Delicious crowd pleaser!
Cookies & Cream Protein Balls (Dairy Free) Recipe
10. Coconut Covered Chocolate Protein Balls
These coconut covered chocolate protein balls are packed with protein and flavor. This healthy protein balls recipe calls for chocolate protein powder and coconut butter, and they have a great soft texture. Add sugar free dark chocolate chips for extra crunch and flavor!
Coconut Covered Chocolate Protein Balls Recipe
11. No Bake Oatmeal Protein Balls
These protein bites are a great option for healthy breakfast protein balls. With old fashioned oats as healthy complex carbs and chia seeds for a superfood boost, these make a great start to any day.
No Bake Oatmeal Protein Balls Recipe
12. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These chocolate peanut butter protein balls call for whey protein and taste like chocolate peanut butter cookie dough. Yum!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe
13. Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Balls
These easy protein balls call for almond butter and plant-based protein powder. They have the perfect balance of sweetness and protein to keep you on track with your protein goals. (gluten free, vegan, dairy free)
Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Balls Recipe
14. Strawberry Protein Balls
These low sugar protein balls are like chocolate covered strawberries in a protein treat! This is a super easy protein ball recipe calling for strawberry whey protein with 6 grams of protein per piece.
Strawberry Protein Balls Recipe
15. Lemon Bar Protein Balls
These chewy lemon bar protein snack balls are quick, easy, and delicious!
Lemon Bar Protein Balls Recipe
16. Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls
These easy protein balls with protein powder have all the flavor of strawberry cheesecake and none of the guilt. And the sugar free chocolate topping takes these macro friendly protein balls to the next level!
Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Balls Recipe
17. Chocolate Hazelnut Vegan Protein Balls
These chocolate hazelnut balls are packed with protein and are the most delicious vegan protein balls. The recipe calls for plant-based protein, cocoa powder, and medjool dates. Delicious flavor combo, and perfect for meal prep.
Chocolate Hazelnut Vegan Protein Balls Recipe
18. Gingerbread Protein Balls (Vegan)
These no-bake Gingerbread Protein Balls are vegan, gluten-free, and full of rich gingerbread flavor. Try them drizzled in sugar free white chocolate!
Gingerbread Protein Balls (Vegan) Recipe
19. Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls
These easy, no cook protein balls are made with real pumpkin and warm spices for delicious fall flavor.
Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls Recipe
20. Coconut Protein Balls
These no-bake healthy protein balls are fudgy and packed with protein. And these sugar free protein balls are ready in just 10 minutes!
Coconut Protein Balls Recipe
21. Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls
These easy peanut butter protein balls with oats and mini chocolate chips are a treat with benefits. It's easy to customize this recipe, too, by choosing a different nut butter, seeds, nuts, sweeteners, etc.
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls Recipe
22. Protein Peanut Butter Crunch Balls (No-Bake Recipe)
These no-bake protein balls with protein powder include natural peanut butter and crispy rice cereal for a delicious texture boost.
Protein Peanut Butter Crunch Balls (No-Bake Recipe) Recipe
23. Pumpkin Protein Balls (Healthy No Bake Energy Bites)
These healthy, no-bake energy bites call for dairy free chocolate chips along with pumpkin puree, oat flour, vanilla protein powder, and peanut butter. This delicious vegan recipe is a perfect high-protein snack or dessert without added sugar.
Pumpkin Protein Balls (Healthy No Bake Energy Bites) Recipe
24. Chocolate Chili Protein Balls
Sweet with a little heat, these chocolate chili protein balls are quick to prepare and make a great protein snack.
Chocolate Chili Protein Balls Recipe
25. Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls
Delicious protein pumpkin balls that tastes like cookie dough! This simple protein balls recipe includes graham cracker crumbs and white chocolate chips, for true pumpkin pie flavor with a sweet twist.
Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls Recipe
26. Healthy Peanut Butter Energy Balls
These peanut butter energy bites call for nonfat milk powder instead of traditional protein powder, in addition to honey and peanut butter. It's an easy energy bites recipe with just 5 ingredients.
Healthy Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe
27. Low Calorie Protein Balls
These delicious low calorie protein balls call for peanut butter powder and vanilla whey isolate. They are packed with protein, but not with calories!
Low Calorie Protein Balls Recipe
28. Peanut Butter & Jam Protein Balls (No-Bake & Gluten-Free)
A classic flavor combo rolled into a high-protein snack. These easy protein balls are an easy way to curb a classic craving!
Peanut Butter & Jam Protein Balls (No-Bake & Gluten-Free) Recipe
29. Peanut Butter Low Carb Protein Balls
These low carb protein balls are packed with healthy fats and protein, and they have chia seeds for a superfood energy boost!
Peanut Butter Low Carb Protein Balls Recipe
30. Pumpkin Protein Balls (Easy No-Bake Recipe, Gluten-Free)
All the flavor of pumpkin pie in a protein packed, chocolate covered bite. These Protein Pie Pumpkin Balls are easy to make and delicious!
Pumpkin Protein Balls (Easy No-Bake Recipe, Gluten-Free) Recipe
31. Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
A decadent chocolate and raspberry treat, these no bake protein balls with protein powder are a delicious high protein snack.
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls Recipe
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