Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls are simple, delicious, full of protein and can be made in just a few minutes! Made with protein powder, almond butter and freeze-dried raspberries for a high-protein snack.
I’m always trying to get more protein into myself and my kids and protein balls are one of the easiest (and yummiest!) ways to do that! We’ve been making these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Protein Balls for years and nearly always have a batch on hand in the refrigerator so the kids can add a few to packed lunches or grab a couple as a quick and filling snack.
I recently started making this new protein ball recipe because it has a bit more protein (5 grams vs 3 grams). Of course, adding the protein powder does make this recipe taste a little bit healthier and not quite as cookie-like as the version that we are used to, but my kids are still scarfing them down!
I’ve tried other protein ball recipes that have protein powder in them and sometimes they are really not very tasty. I think this recipe is yummy because the taste of the freeze-dried raspberries is so powerful which helps to mask the protein powder taste. I also think that adding Rice Krispies is key to providing a consistency that is so much more palatable. That extra crunch helps a lot!
CAN YOU CHANGE THE INGREDIENTS OF THIS PROTEIN BALL RECIPE?
One of my favorite things about recipes like these is the versatility and the ease in which you can swap out many of the ingredients, or even add some of your favorites. There are a lot of ways you can make this protein ball recipe “your own.” Obviously some of these changes will alter the taste a bit, but you can easily make this recipe adaptable for you and and your family – the possibilities are endless!
- You can swap the almond butter with other nut butters.
- Swap out the freeze-dried raspberries with a different type of fruit, or leave it out if you prefer.
- You can swap the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips, or even just leave them out completely.
- For a little bit more protein, you can add some chia seeds or slivered almonds.
- Swap out the honey with maple syrup or even add a little bit of melted coconut oil for extra moisture if needed.
- Use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla – it’s delicious too!
- Use quick oats instead of rolled oats for a slightly different texture.
Ingredients in Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
-3/4 cup almond butter
-1 cup uncooked rolled oats
-1 cup crispy rice cereal
-1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-2 scoops vanilla protein powder (any brand will do – my absolute favorite is the one by Clean Simple Eats)
-1 cup freeze-dried raspberries (1.3 oz pkg)
-1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
How to make Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
Stir all the ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined.
Use a cookie scoop to scoop the mixture and roll each scoop into a ball.
You can store the protein balls at room temperature for a few days in an airtight container, but we usually keep them in the fridge. I prefer to eat them cold and they last longer too! You can also store them in the freezer – this works great for the kids to grab a couple frozen protein balls to add to school lunches – they will be perfectly thawed by lunch time!
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond butter
- 1 cup uncooked rolled oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder any brand will do - my absolute favorite is the one by Clean Simple Eats
- 1 cup freeze-dried raspberries 1.3 oz pkg
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Stir all the ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the mixture and roll each scoop into a ball.
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DO YOU HAVE TO BAKE PROTEIN BALLS?
No, you do not have to bake protein balls! One of my favorite parts about this snack is that there is no baking or cooking involved at all! Just mix everything together and roll into balls. This recipe is so easy that my kids can all make them without any help and I love having lots of helpers to shape all of the balls!
ARE PROTEIN BALLS THE SAME AS ENERGY BALLS?
Protein balls and energy balls/energy bites are one and the same! I have found quite a few recipes for protein balls and quite a few for energy balls/energy bites and as far as I can tell, they are exactly the same thing, just called by different names. These protein balls provide a great combination of fats, carbs and fiber to help you stay full and give you long-lasting energy! My favorite thing about these protein balls is that they are so filling even though they are small!
HOW DO YOU STORE PROTEIN BALLS?
I usually make a batch every week or two and then keep the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. My kids will often put a couple in their lunches and they will eat one or two as an after-school snack. Although I store them in the fridge, they are fine to eat at room temperature and I actually can’t decide if I like them better cold or not! They are absolutely delicious either way.
Love raspberries? So do we! Here are some of our favorite simple raspberry recipes:
- Raspberry Cheesecake Shakes
- Raspberry Jello Poke Cake
- Lemon Raspberry Muffins
- Lemon Raspberry Oreo Balls
- Raspberry Cream Cake
- Raspberry Vanilla Jello Salad
- Easy Raspberry Jello Salad
- Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Frozen Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
- Raspberry Honey Butter
- Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
- Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts
- Raspberry Meltaway Cookies
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls are simple, delicious, full of protein and can be made in just a few minutes! Made with protein powder, almond butter and freeze-dried raspberries for a high-protein snack.
Larry Ball says
gotta make these