Picture this: You just finished your 30-minute Dance Cardio class (or Strength session, Yoga flow, Pilates class—whatever!), sweat dripping in all the right places, and that electric feeling of accomplishment rushing through you. You said you were going to work out today, and you did it. The only problem now? There’s a full stack of errands on your to-do list, and you don’t have enough time to make a quick bite to recharge. Luckily, this post-workout snack recipe is here to save the day.
Delicious, nutritious, and easy to take with you on the go, no-bake peanut butter protein balls (with tahini!) are the ultimate snack hack. When your body craves a boost of energy, they’ll rejuvenate your mind and nourish those hard-working muscles.
This particular variation happens to be one of Katherine M.’s favorite sweet satisfactions—and a treat you can feel (really) good about. Bonus points, they’re really, really easy to make. Just pop them in your fridge, and you’ll have snacks for days. Meal prep, anyone?
Follow the snack recipe below, and let us know how you like your delicious creation. You’ll never need sugary, processed energy bars again.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls Snack Recipe
The Master Ingredient List
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup smooth peanut butter, preferably natural
1/2 cup hemp hearts
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
1/2 cup mini vegan semisweet chocolate chips
The Step-by-step Snack Recipe
Follow these instructions, or watch the video below for guidance!
- Line a quarter baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, hemp hearts, tahini, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and chocolate chips. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into your hand and using the heat of your hand, form the mixture into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze for 30 minutes until firm and then store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Voila! You’ve got your PB + T balls.
Yield: 24 protein balls
Active time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Spotlight moment
Why do we love this recipe? Let us count the ways:
- Tahini is a superstar ingredient! Made from toasted, ground sesame seeds (the same ones used in hummus!), it’s super rich in antioxidants. It’s also rich in iron (perfect pick-me-up snack for your period) and has a savory, bitter, mildly sweet sesame flavor. It’s the no-bake secret ingredient, creating a super creamy consistency!
- Hemp hearts are an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which have tons of health perks such as promoting brain and heart health and reducing inflammation in the body.
- No food processor required! Whether you end up using smooth or chunky peanut butter (your choice), this snack recipe will blend super well together. The natural oils in the tahini and peanut butter act as an emulsifier for the oats, making them easier to blend and digest.
- Pick your shape. You can take your mix and roll it up into balls, spread it thinly over a pan and turn it into granola, or cut it up into bars. You call the shots! If you’re going for the classic ball, use an ice cream scooper or your hands.
- Eat it any time of day. Yes, it’s the ultimate post-workout treat. But you can also have it for breakfast or keep it in a baggie in your purse for snacking out and about. They help fuel you and your day!
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