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If you need a quick snack that satisfies your sweet tooth while giving you a little boost of protein, these Easy Peanut Butter Protein Bites are perfect! They’re soft, chewy, naturally sweet, and packed with peanut butter goodness.

The best part? There’s no baking required. Just mix everything together, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, and pop them in the fridge.

These little protein bites are perfect for busy mornings, afternoon snack attacks, lunchboxes, road trips, or even adding to an after-school snack board with fruit, cheese, crackers, and other kid-friendly favorites.

Why You'll Love These Peanut Butter Protein Bites

I love keeping easy snacks like these in the refrigerator because everyone can grab one whenever they need something quick. They're especially handy when that mid-afternoon slump hits and you're looking for something a little more filling than a cookie or handful of chips.

These bites are:

• No-bake and super easy to make
• Ready in just a few minutes
• Made with simple pantry ingredients
• Easy to customize
• Great for meal prepping
• Perfect for both kids and adults
• A delicious way to add a little extra protein to snack time

And because they're homemade, you can change up the ingredients depending on what you already have in your pantry.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Protein Bites

You'll need:

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
• ½ cup vanilla protein powder
• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

You can also add a tablespoon or two of chia seeds or ground flaxseed if you'd like.

What Kind of Protein Powder Should I Use?

Vanilla protein powder works really well because it adds sweetness without overpowering the peanut butter flavor. You can use whey protein, plant-based protein, or whatever protein powder your family already enjoys.

Keep in mind that different protein powders absorb moisture differently. If your mixture seems too dry, add a little more peanut butter or honey. If it's too sticky, add a few more oats.

How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Bites

Start by adding the oats, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, mini chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt to a large mixing bowl.

Stir everything together until it's completely combined.

The mixture should be thick enough that you can easily roll it into balls. If it feels too sticky, refrigerate it for about 15 to 20 minutes before rolling.

Scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball.

Continue until you've used all of the mixture.

Place the protein bites on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.

That's it! No oven and hardly any cleanup.

Fun Ways to Change Them Up

Once you have the basic recipe down, there are so many ways you can customize these little bites.

Try swapping the mini chocolate chips for white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, raisins, dried cranberries, or finely chopped nuts.

You could also roll the finished bites in shredded coconut, crushed peanuts, or even a little cocoa powder.

For a chocolate peanut butter version, add a tablespoon or two of cocoa powder. You may need an extra spoonful of peanut butter or honey to keep the mixture from becoming too dry.

Make Them for an After-School Snack Board

These peanut butter protein bites are especially fun on an after-school snack board.

Add a few bites to a charcuterie-style board along with cheese cubes, boiled eggs, grapes, sliced tomatoes, cheddar crackers, gummy candies, chocolate cookies, and whatever other treats your kids love.

It's such a simple way to turn ordinary afternoon snacks into something a little more exciting.

You can also change the board from week to week depending on what's in the refrigerator and pantry.

How to Store Peanut Butter Protein Bites

Store the finished bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They'll stay fresh for about one week.

You can also freeze them.

Place the bites in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between the layers and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Let one sit at room temperature for several minutes before eating, or move a few to the refrigerator the night before you need them.

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