Here’s a high-protein version of Butterfinger Balls — crunchy, chocolatey, peanut-buttery, but packed with protein 💪🍫🥜
Perfect as a snack, dessert, or post-workout treat!
🍫 High-Protein Butterfinger Balls
💪 Why It’s High Protein
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Protein powder in the base
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Peanut butter adds protein and healthy fats
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Optional Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for extra creaminess
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~12 balls)
Base
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1 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut butter)
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½ cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
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¼ cup oat flour or almond flour
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2–3 tbsp Greek yogurt (or almond milk, for consistency)
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2–3 tbsp sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit, or honey)
Coating
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½ cup dark chocolate chips
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1 tsp coconut oil
Optional Crunch
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¼ cup crushed high-protein cereal or chopped nuts
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Base
In a bowl, combine peanut butter, protein powder, flour, Greek yogurt, and sweetener. Mix until thick and moldable.
2️⃣ Form Balls
Roll mixture into ~1-inch balls. Optional: roll in crushed cereal or nuts for extra crunch.
3️⃣ Chill
Place balls on a tray and chill in fridge 15–20 minutes to firm up.
4️⃣ Coat in Chocolate
Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil. Dip each ball in chocolate and return to tray. Chill until chocolate hardens.
📊 Approximate Macros (Per Ball, 12 balls)
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Calories: ~150–170
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Protein: 10–12g
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Carbs: 8–10g
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Fat: 8–10g
🔥 Tips to Boost Protein Further
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Add ½ scoop extra protein powder to base (reduce flour slightly)
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Use peanut flour instead of part of the nut butter
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Mix in a few tbsp cottage cheese for creamier texture
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Roll in protein powder or crushed high-protein cereal instead of chocolate for lower fat
