Low Carb Peanut Butter Balls
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This easy recipe for low carb peanut butter balls made with protein powder makes a great afterschool or ketogenic snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 1/3 cup whey protein powder (116 g) (I use unflavored Isopure zero carb)
- 1/2 tsp stevia glycerite* (your favorite powdered sweetener to taste)
Instructions
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NOTE: Depending on the brand of peanut butter and protein powder you use, you may need LESS protein powder. Start with adding half, then continue adding until a nice consistency is achieved. It will be firm enough to roll into balls, but soft enough that they will squish down a little when stacked on top of each other. Some protein powders are more chalky than others. I like Isopure zero carb whey protein isolate. There will be a slight crystalline feel to the protein balls when you bite into them.
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Add the ingredients to a medium bowl and mix (knead) together with a rubber spatula until thoroughly combined.
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Pinch-off walnut sized portions of the dough and roll into balls.
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Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
Variations:
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ADD: Cinnamon, cocoa powder, extracts and flavorings, nuts, coconut, seeds
ROLL-IN: Crushed nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, chocolate sprinkles (for kids)
FLAVORED PROTEIN POWDER: Use any flavored protein powder you have that would taste great with peanut butter. Additional sweeteners can be omitted.
DIFFERENT NUT AND SEED BUTTERS: Depending on the consistency of alternate nut butters, more or less protein powder may be needed to get a less sticky dough-like consistency.
Notes
*If your protein powder is flavored and sweetened, you may not need to add an additional sweetener.
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Peanut Butter Balls
Amount Per Serving (20 g)
Calories 104Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 20g | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g
Servings: 20
Calories: 104kcal