Basic Peanut Butter Collagen Protein Balls with Variations

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Basic Peanut Butter Collagen Protein Balls with Variations

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This recipe makes enough protein balls for 1-2 people. Please use the 2x 3x options on the recipe card for larger servings.

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Prep Time 10

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings protein balls

Calories 66 kcal

Ingredients

Basic Peanut Butter Protein Ball Dough

¼ cup collagen peptides powder* see notes for scoop conversion
3 Tbsp coconut flour
1 Tbsp monk fruit sweetener or any granulated sugar of choice**
2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
1-2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk

Add Ins (choose ONE from the list below)

2 Tbsp chopped nuts
2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips , plus small pinch of baking soda for flavor (optional)
2 Tbsp quick or old-fashioned oats , PLUS 1 Tbsp mini M&Ms
3 Tbsp crushed pretzel crackers
3 Tbsp dried coconut flakes
3 Tbsp confetti sprinkles , plus small pinch of baking soda for flavor (optional)
1 tsp cocoa powder , PLUS 2 Tbsp chocolate chips
2 Tbsp oat flour (or quick oats) , PLUS 1 Tbsp raisins

Instructions

Mix the dry ingredients first: collagen peptides powder, coconut flour and sugar (I used golden monk fruit sweetener).
Next, mix in the peanut butter and 1 Tbsp of almond milk, using your hands to knead and get the dough to combine together. Add additional 1 Tbsp of almond milk if needed.
Add add ins of choice like chopped nuts, oats or crushed pretzels
Roll the batter into tablespoon sized balls, refrigerate for 15 minutes to set
Enjoy!

Notes

*Note on using other Protein Powders in this recipe: I haven't tried using other types of protein powders (i.e. whey, casein, pea, hemp, brown rice, egg protein, etc) in this recipe, but just from experience I know that collagen recipes require less liquid to hold the protein dough together. If using other protein powders, my suggestion is to add additional almond milk or water until the dough combines together. 1-2 Tablespoons should be enough (just my guess, so I could be wrong!), but DO add half tablespoons of liquid at a time just in case, so you don't overhydrate the dough.

**The nutrition facts are per protein ball and do not include the add ins. For the low carb option, use a sugar-free substitute such as monk fruit sweetener or erythritol. For stevia powder, be sure to convert the amount of stevia according to package directions

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mgZinc: 0.2mg***Net Carbs: 4g

Keyword collagen, energy bites, peanut butter, protein, protein powder

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