Peanut Butter Protein Balls — 4 Easy No-Bake Recipes

Peanut butter protein balls are one of those rare snacks that tick every box: quick to make, genuinely satisfying, and easy on your gut. No oven, no fuss — just a bowl, a spoon, and a little time in the fridge. Whether you are prepping snacks for the week, fuelling a workout, or managing a sensitive stomach, these no-bake bites deliver clean plant-based protein without a single additive or artificial flavour. All four recipes below use That Protein's additive-free, vegan powders — made with organic ingredients and tested to be Low FODMAP friendly.

Recipe 1: Classic Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter Balls

The original, and still the best. Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter Super Protein is made with organic peanut protein, organic pea protein, organic chia protein, and Palmyra Jaggery — nothing else. Voted Best Vegan Protein at the 2018 Nourish Awards, it tastes exactly like peanut butter in a glass, which makes it the natural hero in any peanut butter protein ball recipe.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter Super Protein
• 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten free)
• 3 tbsp natural peanut butter (no added sugar)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2–3 tbsp plant milk (oat, almond, or rice)
• Pinch of sea salt

Method

1. Combine the oats and Nutty Nutty protein powder in a mixing bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
2. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and sea salt. Mix well.
3. Add plant milk one tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds together when pressed.
4. Roll into 12 balls and place on a lined tray.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tip: For extra crunch, roll the finished balls in crushed peanuts or cacao nibs. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Recipe 2: Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Protein Balls

A chocolate swirl makes everything better. This version still leads with Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter Super Protein for that deep, roasted peanut flavour, but adds raw cacao powder and dark chocolate chips for a richer, more indulgent bite. Low FODMAP friendly and completely additive-free.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter Super Protein
• 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten free)
• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp dark chocolate chips (dairy free)
• 2–3 tbsp plant milk

Method

1. Mix oats, Nutty Nutty protein powder, and cacao powder together in a large bowl.
2. Stir in peanut butter and maple syrup until combined.
3. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
4. Add plant milk gradually until the dough holds its shape.
5. Roll into 12 even balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Tip: Melt a little extra dark chocolate and drizzle over the chilled balls for a finishing touch. If you love the chocolate-coffee combination, a teaspoon of That Protein's Chirpy Chirpy Choca Mocha stirred through the mix adds a wonderfully complex mocha note — FODMAP friendly and made with real organic coffee and cacao.

Recipe 3: Blissful Brown Rice & Cacao Protein Balls

Sometimes less is more. Blissful Brown Rice & Raw Cacao Protein contains just two ingredients — organic brown rice protein and organic raw cacao — making it one of the cleanest protein powders available. It is FODMAP Friendly certified by FODMAP Friendly, ideal if you are actively managing IBS. These balls have a rich, naturally intense chocolate taste with no added flavours whatsoever.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Blissful Brown Rice & Raw Cacao Protein
• 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten free)
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2–3 tbsp plant milk

Method

1. Stir together the oats and Blissful protein powder in a bowl.
2. Add almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. Add plant milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach a firm, rollable dough.
4. Roll into 10 balls and place on a lined plate or tray.
5. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Tip: For a peanut butter twist, swap almond butter for natural peanut butter and sprinkle a little Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter Super Protein over the top before chilling — the two flavours complement each other beautifully.

Recipe 4: Double Choc Protein Porridge Balls

Using Double Choc Protein Porridge as the base brings a naturally hearty, oaty texture to these no-bake balls. Made with organic oats, organic plant protein, raw cacao, cacao nibs, and Palmyra nectar, it is FODMAP Friendly certified by FODMAP Friendly — a brilliant choice for gut-conscious snack prep. The cacao nibs add a satisfying crunch in every bite.

Ingredients

• ½ cup Double Choc Protein Porridge
• ½ cup rolled oats (certified gluten free)
• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 2–3 tbsp plant milk

Method

1. Combine the Double Choc Protein Porridge and rolled oats in a bowl.
2. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and cacao powder. Stir until fully incorporated.
3. Add plant milk a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is firm enough to roll.
4. Shape into 12 balls and arrange on a lined tray.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before eating.

Tip: These freeze brilliantly. Make a double batch and freeze half in a zip-lock bag for up to 2 months. Grab a couple straight from the freezer and they will be snack-ready within 10 minutes. To add a peanut butter protein boost, stir in a tablespoon of Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter Super Protein alongside the peanut butter.

Tips, Swaps & Storage

Getting the texture right: The dough should feel like soft cookie dough — it should hold its shape when you press it but not crumble. If it is too dry, add plant milk a teaspoon at a time. If it is too wet, add a tablespoon of oats or desiccated coconut.

Sweetness: All four recipes use maple syrup, but medjool dates (blended into a paste) work equally well and add a natural caramel note.

Flavour variations: A teaspoon of That Protein's Chirpy Chirpy Choca Mocha added to any of these recipes gives an energising mocha hit — it is made with real organic coffee, organic raw cacao, and organic brown rice protein, and is Low FODMAP conscious.

Storage: Keep balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months — lay flat on a tray first to freeze, then transfer to a bag.

Make them nut-free: Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and swap Nutty Nutty for Blissful Brown Rice & Raw Cacao to keep the recipe nut-free and still gut-friendly.

Shop the Ingredients

All four recipes are built around That Protein's additive-free, plant-based range — made with organic ingredients, free from artificial flavours, stabilisers, and fillers.

• Nutty Nutty Peanut Butter Super Protein — Low FODMAP friendly. The UK's most-loved peanut butter protein powder. Perfect for balls, shakes, and baking.
• Blissful Brown Rice & Raw Cacao Protein — FODMAP Friendly certified by FODMAP Friendly. Just two organic ingredients. Intense natural chocolate flavour.
• Double Choc Protein Porridge — FODMAP Friendly certified by FODMAP Friendly. Great for recipes and breakfasts alike.
• Chirpy Chirpy Choca Mocha — Low FODMAP conscious. Organic cacao, coffee, and brown rice protein in one award-winning blend.

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