Peanut Butter Cup Protein Balls Recipe Tastes Like That Favorite Candy (4 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) High Protein Recipes Snacks Breakfast Desserts Candy Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes Budget Recipes

If you love chocolate peanut butter cups, then I have an amazing recipe for you. This peanut butter cup energy balls recipe tastes like that favorite candy! But that's not even the best part of this irresistible snack recipe. The best part is that this delicious chocolate peanut butter balls recipe (that tastes like candy) is actually nutritious, too. Seriously!

This easy peanut butter balls recipe is packed with energizing ingredients like oats and peanut butter (check out the health benefits of oats and the health benefits of peanut butter). These tasty no-bake snacks will satisfy your sweet tooth, thanks to the sweetened condensed milk (learn more about sweetened condensed milk). The addition of semisweet chocolate chips provides flavonoids and minerals (check out the health benefits of chocolate).

This easy chocolate energy balls recipe has just four ingredients and is ready in only about 15 minutes. To make this yummy high-protein oat balls recipe, here are the four wholesome ingredients you'll need: peanut butter (smooth or crunchy), sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips and rolled oats. The chopped walnuts are optional. You combine the ingredients in a pan on the stovetop then roll the mixture into balls. So simple!

This gluten-free peanut butter chocolate energy balls recipe can be served as an easy grab-and-go breakfast, as a more nutritious dessert or as an energizing snack anytime throughout the day when you need a pick-me-up. It's fun to give some away as gifts. Your friends and family will love these low-sodium treats!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 30

Ingredients

• 2 cups peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
• 14 ounces (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or dark or milk chocolate)
• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Here's how to make it:

1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, add the peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. (I used crunchy peanut butter because we like the texture and crunch. You also could try this recipe with almond butter.)
2. Stir continuously until peanut butter and chocolate have melted and mixture is combined. Remove from heat.
3. Add the oats and the walnuts, if using. Stir to thoroughly combine. (Oats are naturally gluten-free, but if you need to be sure, use gluten-free oats. Instead of walnuts, you could use chopped peanuts or pecans.)
4. Roll the mixture into balls and place them onto parchment-paper lined baking sheets or cooling racks. (You can roll the balls in additional oats, chopped nuts or cocoa powder, if desired. The amount of energy balls you get depends upon the size of the balls you make.)
5. Serve immediately.
6. Store leftover energy balls in an airtight container.

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