Keto Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These Keto Peanut Butter Protein Balls are made with only 4-5 ingredients. They are super easy to make, family friendly and freezer friendly. Keep them on hand in the fridge or freezer for a small sweet treat or protein based snack.
Servings: 24 balls (1 ball per serve)
Calories: 62kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 2/3 cup whey protein isolate
- 1/3 cup powdered sweetener I use Sukrin Melis
- 1/2 cup sugar-free peanut butter I use Mayvers Roasted Peanut Butter
Optional
- Dark chocolate melted, to coat (100g)
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Combine all ingredients in a medium size bowl until smooth. Check Note 1
- Transfer mix to shallow container and refrigerate or freeze until mix is firm. Check Note 2.
- Using a small melon baller scoop into balls. Roll between hands to make ball shape. Return to fridge until firm.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or dunk to coat.
THERMAL METHOD
- Melt butter 2 min/90℃/speed 1.
- Add all the remaining ingredients; mix 1 min/speed Check Note 1
- Follow instructions from Step 2 above.
Notes
1. Depending on nut butter used you may need to add more whey protein to make the mix firmer. Add as needed.
2. Mixture should be the consistency of soft fudge. If the mix still needs more firming add more whey protein.
3. Protein Balls can be store in the fridge for up 1 month or frozen up 3 months.
4. Use different nut butter for variations. Add crushed nuts or cacao nibs for a crunchier ball.
2. Mixture should be the consistency of soft fudge. If the mix still needs more firming add more whey protein.
3. Protein Balls can be store in the fridge for up 1 month or frozen up 3 months.
4. Use different nut butter for variations. Add crushed nuts or cacao nibs for a crunchier ball.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg | Net Carbs: 0g