⏱ 45 min totalPeanut Butter Chia Protein Balls
Per 1 serving · 61 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g17% of calories
- Carbs31g48% of calories
- Fat10g35% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Peanut Butter Chia Protein Balls (61 g) has 246 calories, with 11 g of protein, 31 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (48% of calories). It is high in protein (22% DV), dietary fiber (21% DV) and iron (35% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein22%
- Dietary fiber21%
- Iron35%
- Magnesium21%
- Phosphorus28%
- Copper51%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine19%
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Niacin15%
- Vitamin B612%
- Calcium16%
- Zinc16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅝ tbsp Maple syrup
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Coconut oil
⅛ tbsp Peanut butter
⅝ tbsp Chia seeds
¹⁄₁₆ cup Sesame seeds
³⁄₁₆ cup Whole wheat flour- 🥄³⁄₁₆ scoop (30g) Whey protein powder
Directions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until a crumbly, paste-like consistency forms.
- 2
Scoop small spoonfuls of the mixture, squeeze tightly in your palm, and roll into small balls.
- 3
Refrigerate the balls to allow them to firm up before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (61 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 22 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 11 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 157 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 184 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 87 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 198 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 75% |
| Selenium | 21 μg | 39% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Starch | 14 g | — |
| Sucrose | 7 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 246 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 47minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 30minCycling (moderate)
- 20minRunning (6 mph)
- 35minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Peanut Butter Chia Protein Balls?
One serving of Peanut Butter Chia Protein Balls (1 serving) has 246 calories, which works out to 405 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Peanut Butter Chia Protein Balls high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (22% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Peanut Butter Chia Protein Balls keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Peanut Butter Chia Protein Balls?
15 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Peanut Butter Chia Protein Balls?
7.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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