--- title: Weekend Recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Balls description: Discover a recipe from Teresa Cutter of The Healthy Chef for peanut butter protein balls that'll help fuel your workouts and keep you full. canonical: https://time.com/5243395/weekend-recipe-protein-balls-fuel-workouts/ author: Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2018-04-19T20:00:05.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-04-13T09:06:02.492Z article:section: Health og:title: Weekend Recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Balls That'll Fuel Your Workouts og:description: They make the perfect healthy snack! og:url: https://time.com/5243395/weekend-recipe-protein-balls-fuel-workouts/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt15f671ef01074594/69892dd9bc6cfc16733e5b15/proteinballs_healthychef.jpeg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 4370 og:image:height: 2458 og:image:alt: Protein Balls, HealthyChef og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Weekend Recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Balls That'll Fuel Your Workouts twitter:description: They make the perfect healthy snack! twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt15f671ef01074594/69892dd9bc6cfc16733e5b15/proteinballs_healthychef.jpeg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Weekend Recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Balls That'll Help Fuel Your Workouts > Sponsored content. 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I often make a batch over a weekend so I can just grab them out of the fridge during my busy week. They marry perfectly with your [morning latte](http://time.com/4849985/coffee-caffeine-live-longer/) and tame that mid-afternoon craving for something sweet. If you’re a mad cyclist like I am, these protein balls are perfect to pack into the back of your cycling jersey as an energy snack or quick meal for those times when you need a pick me up. My protein balls are filled with simple ingredients: rolled oats, coconut, dates, [Healthy Chef Protein](https://secure.thehealthychef.com/shop/proteins) and your choice of nut butter. I’ve used un-sweetened natural organic peanut butter in this recipe, but you can also use your choice of almond butter or macadamia butter. If you want to know how to make your own nut butters, I have lots of options on [The Healthy Chef.](https://www.thehealthychef.com/2016/06/how-to-make-the-perfect-nut-and-seed-butters/) **WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT THEM** The fiber found in oats can help regulate your appetite and keep you full for longer. Nut butters are a [good source of protein](http://time.com/4855542/cheap-healthy-foods/), and [adding protein to your diet](http://time.com/4374959/protein-health-benefits-nutrition/) can have a stabilizing effect on blood sugar, [keep you fuller for longer](http://time.com/4246736/protein-satiety-fullness/) too and support weight loss. This recipe is from my [Healthy Chef Recipe App.](https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1019047858?mt=8) **INGREDIENTS** * 120 g (4 1/4 oz) fresh pitted dates * 100 g (3 1/2 oz / 1-cup) rolled oats * 60 g (2 oz / 1/2 cup) desiccated coconut * 2 tablespoons [Healthy Chef Protein](https://secure.thehealthychef.com/shop/proteins) * 150 g (5 1/4 oz) unsweetened peanut butter or your choice of nut butter such as almond or macadamia * A little water to mix if required * Chopped nuts, rolled oats, granola or coconut for rolling **DIRECTIONS** 1. Combine dates, oats, coconut and protein powder into a food processor or Vitamix for 15 – 20 seconds 2. Blend until the mixture looks like crumbs and dates have combined through the oats 3. Remove the protein ball mixture into a large bowl 4. Add the nut butter and mix through until combined. Add 1 – 2 tablespoons of water if needed to mix into a soft dough 5. Scoop out 12 portions using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon 6. Roll into balls then roll in your choice of chopped nuts, oats, granola or coconut 7. Store in the fridge for optimum freshness for up to 7 days **NOTES + INSPIRATION:** Blend two protein balls with one banana, 1 cup of almond milk and a handful of ice for the yummiest breakfast smoothie! _Teresa Cutter, founder of_ [_The Healthy Chef_](https://www.thehealthychef.com/about/)_, is an author, nutritionist and classically trained chef. You can find more of Cutter’s tips and recipes on her website,_ [_app_](https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1019047858?mt=8)_,_ [_eBooks_](https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/id1029254909) _and_ [_Instagram_](https://www.instagram.com/teresacutter%5Fhealthychef/?hl=en)_._ “_My main goal at The Healthy Chef is to get people cooking and eating healthier. 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