These delicious low carb peanut butter boilies are one of my favorite healthy snacks! They are easy to prepare, no baking, gluten-free and keep fresh in the fridge for several days.
Why you should make this recipe
These Peanut Butter Boilies are one of my favorite healthy snacks and I’m sure they will be yours too! They are so delicious, so satisfying and so easy to make!
Just mix the ingredients, roll out dough balls and put them in the fridge. How great is that?
Peanut butter chunks are absolutely perfect when you’re craving something sweet. Plus, they have a nice 7.6 grams of protein per serving!
Ingredients
This simple recipe contains only four ingredients commonly found in the keto pantry, plus sweetener and peanuts for a delicious crunch.
- peanut butter: look for natural peanut butter with no added sugar, salt or preservatives; use creamy peanut butter for the best flavor and texture, and make sure the ingredients are peanuts only
- protein powder: my favorite is vanilla protein powder like Met-RX Vanilla Protein, but any good brand will do as long as you like the taste; the vanilla in the protein powder adds sweetness and flavor to the protein balls, so it is an important part of the recipe.
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
- stevia: use Stevia raw for the best texture
- peanuts: look for raw, unsalted peanuts; adds a great crunch to the top of the boilies
Step by step instructions
Preparing portions of these energetic no-bake snacks is very easy. If you have a blender, you can do it in 10 minutes. If you don’t have a blender, this may take a total of 12 minutes.
You are only 5 simple steps away from these super tasty peanut butter protein bites!
You can see how I do it in this short video or follow the step by step instructions below:
Attention: Since I made this video, I’ve slightly reduced the amount of protein powder I use. Please use the amount provided in the recipe description below.
Step 1: In a bowl, mix peanut butter, protein powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and stevia until smooth.
Step 2: Tear off about 2 tablespoons of the dough and form 1- or 1½-inch balls between your hands. Place the balls on a baking tray lined with baking paper. You should get about 15 balls.
Step 3: Next, place the raw peanuts in a blender (I use my NutriBullet) and pulse a few times until they are coarsely chopped. If you don’t have a blender, you can chop them on a chopping board with a sharp knife instead.
Step 4: Coat the balls in the peanut crumble, then transfer them back to the sheet. Alternatively, you can just sprinkle the peanut crumble on the peanut butter balls.
Step 5: Place in the fridge and leave for at least 20-30 minutes.
Expert advice
I have some tips and tricks to make peanut butter energy balls as easy as possible!
- Stir the peanut butter well before use. Natural peanut butter separates, so the jar will often have more oil on top and more solids on the bottom. This can make the protein balls too runny or too dry if you don’t mix it all together! To avoid dripping peanut butter, first mix it well directly in the jar.
- Combine the dry ingredients first. To make mixing easier, it’s best to combine the dry ingredients first, such as protein powder, sweetener, and cinnamon.
- Put the cake in the freezer. If the dough mixture is too sticky to handle, put it in the freezer for 10 minutes. It will be much easier to shoot! This is especially useful in hot and humid climates.
- Don’t overdo it with nuts. Pulsating raw peanuts in a blender or food processor, don’t overdo it! You want small crumbs, not peanut flour. Of course, you have more control over this with the traditional method of chopping board and knife.
Variations
Low carb protein balls are great as it says in the recipe card with the ingredients listed above. But you can change things up to get different flavor profiles.
Check out these suggestions to spice up your energy balls:
- Use a different nut butter, such as almond or cashew butter.
- Replace vanilla protein powder with chocolate protein powder instead of chocolate peanut butter balls.
- Use a sweetener of your choice: Other low carb options like monk fruit will work, but if you want a traditional unprocessed sweetener, a dash of maple syrup will do the trick.
- Sprinkle with chopped chocolate or mini chocolate chips.
- Additional additives that can be added to homemade boilies include cacao beans, coconut flakes, hemp hearts and chia seeds.
Serving suggestions
A serving of one peanut butter energy ball is packed with enough protein, fats, and fiber to keep you well until your meal. Pull one directly from the fridge or freezer and pop it in your mouth for a guilt-free truffle experience.
Storage instructions
You can store peanut butter protein chunks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, store them in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks.
It’s so nice to have them on hand when you’re craving something tasty, so feel free to double or triple the recipe!
Nutrition
These delicious morsels are naturally gluten and dairy free and make a fantastic, satisfying snack. While they’re not low in calories, they’re still a great source of protein, healthy fats, and peanut butter fiber.
To make this protein ball recipe healthy, make sure your peanut butter and protein powder are of good quality. Make sure the peanut butter does not contain added salt or sugar. And if you use other protein powders, always read the ingredient list to check for unnecessary additives and sugar.
Plus, they’re great snacks for people with diabetes because they’re low in carbs and provide fuel for energy from peanut butter and protein powders.
You can read more about this in our guide Is peanut butter good for people living with diabetes?
Frequently asked questions
Peanut Butter Boilies are a healthy choice for a snack between meals. They’re packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, making them satisfying and filling. Although they are not low in calories, they have great health properties and can be part of a healthy diet.
This healthy peanut butter snack contains 7 grams of protein per 1-inch protein ball serving.
More healthy, high-protein snacks
There are so many tasty and healthy high protein snacks to choose from. Here are three of my favorites that I know you’ll love:
For more tasty treats to satisfy your sweet tooth, check out my roundup of the best easy desserts for diabetics!
When you try these snacks, don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!
recipe card
Protein balls with peanut butter
These delicious low carb peanut butter boilies are one of my favorite healthy snacks! They are easy to prepare, no baking, gluten-free and keep fresh in the fridge for several days.
Portions:15
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, protein powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and stevia until smooth.
1 cup creamy unsalted peanut butter, 1 ½ scoops of vanilla protein powder, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons raw stevia
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Break off about 2 tablespoons of the dough and form 1- or 1½-inch balls with your hands. Place the balls on a baking tray lined with baking paper. You should get about 15 balls.
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Place the raw peanuts in a blender (I use my NutriBullet) and pulse a few times until they are coarsely chopped. If you don’t have a blender, you can chop them on a chopping board with a sharp knife instead.
¼ cup of raw, unsalted peanuts
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Coat the balls in the peanut crumble, then transfer them back to the sheet. Alternatively, you can sprinkle the peanut crumble on the peanut butter balls.
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Put in the fridge and leave for at least 20-30 minutes.
Notes to the recipe
Helpful Tips: Make sure your peanut butter is natural and has no added sugar, salt or preservatives. Natural peanut butter will separate, so mix it before use. Don’t overdo the pulsing of raw peanuts. You want little crumbs.
Cold dough: If the peanut butter mixture is difficult to work with when rolling into balls, place it in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Storage Instructions: Peanut butter protein chunks can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
Nutritional information per serving
Nutrition Facts
Protein balls with peanut butter
Amount per serving (1 ball)
Calories 126
86 calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Fat 9.6g15%
Saturated fat 1.5g8%
polyunsaturated fats 3g
monounsaturated fats 4.8g
cholesterol 1.2 mg0%
Sodium 10.1 mg0%
Potassium 135.5 mg4%
Carbohydrates 4.7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 0.7g1%
Protein 7.6g15%
Vitamin A 0 IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 63 mg6%
Iron 0.5 mg3%
Net carbs 2.7g
* Daily percentages are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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