Healthy Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Healthy Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe

photo by recipe author

Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

1 cup peanut butter (freshly ground is best)
1/3 cup
raw honey
1 tablespoon
coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup
shredded coconut
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon
powdered milk
2/3 cup
shredded coconut (optional, to roll balls in)

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter and honey. Add coconut oil and mix well. Add 1/3 cup shredded coconut and chia seeds, mix well. Add powdered milk and stir until fully incorporated. The balls should have a soft texture and should not stick to your hands when touched. Add more powdered milk if balls are too sticky.

Place 2/3 cup shredded coconut into food processor (or blender, magic bullet, etc.) and process until fine texture.

Roll peanut butter mixture into 1-2 inch balls. Roll in shredded coconut. Serve.

Store in an airtight container.

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Published on April 2, 2014

(12 votes, average: 3.30 out of 5)

14 Comments

L smith April 16, 2014 at 9:47 am - Reply

I use protein powder in place of dry milk and they are amazing!

Lynne M April 7, 2014 at 6:51 pm - Reply

Organic cocoa powder, organic Coconut milk powder, grind or process coconut flakes/shreds into finer grind or a powder by pulsing gently. For rolling: Seeds, (ie,sesame) Nuts, nut powders, herbs, cinnamon, ground star anise,  cardamom, nutmeg, spices, peppers, exotic blends of spices and herbs, teas, whatever floats…your boat.

Maria C April 7, 2014 at 4:14 pm - Reply

Powdered milk is great.  U can also use it to make homemade yogurt. I make oatmeal pancake with it too.  Can’t wait to try coconut peanut butter balls, but will use almond butter instead.

ilse April 6, 2014 at 8:38 pm - Reply

Maggi, you could roll them in chopped nuts.  That is what I will do.  I like coconut but my family doesn’t and nuts still keep them healthy if you follow a high protein/low carb diet (like I do).

Jan April 5, 2014 at 8:07 am - Reply

What are the stats for this recipe ? How much protein do you get? Can you freeze them?

Sarah S. April 4, 2014 at 9:57 am - Reply

Everyone – powdered milk is perfectly fine if you can get it from a good source. If you follow the hyperlink it’ll take you to  Tropical Traditions’ powdered goat milk: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/goat_milk_powder.htm


There are plenty of other coconut snack-type balls/bites here if you’d rather not use powdered milk.

LindaH April 4, 2014 at 8:39 am - Reply

I agree with the other posts – powdered milk has to go! yuck! What else can be sub’d?

Angelina S April 4, 2014 at 7:32 am - Reply

Could you please give us a substitute for powered milk, I’m lactose free. Thanks.

Angie C April 4, 2014 at 3:24 am - Reply

I use almond milk or I have seen recipes with gluten free vegan protein powder.  I make all types of these energy balls that are gluten free and vegan and I never use powdered milk and it’s fine.  You can also just add a bit more of a dry ingredient if you worry about it being too wet.

Maggi April 4, 2014 at 2:56 am - Reply

Can someone suggest something other than shredded coconut to roll them in please

Kimberly April 4, 2014 at 2:29 am - Reply

Is the powdered milk in there to absorb excess moisture? If so, maybe almond flour or coconut flour could be substituted? Just trying to think of a way to keep it dairy free…and I thought powdered milk wasn’t all that healthy?

Judy S April 3, 2014 at 4:09 pm - Reply

I have got to try this one ! Sounds yummy !

Joan M April 3, 2014 at 4:00 pm - Reply

Powered milk is not healthy  what else could you use s a substitute?

Elizabeth April 2, 2014 at 7:47 pm - Reply

Looks really good.  Was wonering if you could suggest another ingredient in place of the powdered milk?

Healthy Peanut Butter Protein Balls