Peanut Butter Protein Balls: What to Know

What Are Peanut Butter Protein Balls?

Peanut butter is a staple in most households. Peanut butter tastes delicious and can go with just about anything. Who doesn’t love to dip apples in peanut butter and chocolate chips or eat chocolate chip cookie dough straight out of the tub? And in the mornings, I love to make a big bowl of oatmeal with flaxseed, chia seed, maple syrup or honey, and shredded coconut flakes. And you can’t forget a spoonful of your favorite Crazy Ricahrd’s peanut butter or almond butter for your morning dose of protein! Or, to switch it up, add Crazy Richard’s powdered peanut butter and cocoa powder to a fruit smoothie to make it extra delicious. In a pinch, you can even just spoon it out of the jar for a mouthful of gooey goodness.

But, if you love peanut butter and are trying to lead a healthier and balanced lifestyle, we have the perfect snack for you. Crazy Richard’s peanut butter protein balls, or Wholly Rollies, are the ideal nutritious snack to take anywhere with you. Our frozen peanut butter protein balls can be eaten thawed just slightly from the freezer or at room temperature since there are no eggs or dairy in them. Our peanut butter balls only contain a few wholesome ingredients of deliciousness. The best part, you don’t have to deal with a messy kitchen while making your own peanut butter balls.

Crazy Richard’s protein balls contain only peanut butter, gluten-free oats, dates, and coconuts as their base, and only natural things to add flavor like cacao nibs. With only a few ingredients in our homemade balls of goodness, you have several different options of delicious flavors. Our three tasty flavors of protein balls include PB & Cacao, Cinnamon Oatmeal, and PB & Strawberry, so everyone has a yummy choice to pick from.

Our all-natural protein balls are 100% gluten-free, vegan-friendly, non-GMO, and plant-based. There is also no added salt, palm oil, refined sugars, or unhealthy additives like you’ll find in most big market chain protein balls. Each Wholly Rollie protein ball contains less than 100 calories, less than 7 grams of fat, and no added sugars, meaning that they are incredibly healthy for you.

Are Protein Balls Good For You?

Peanut butter protein balls are an excellent energy source and the perfect combination of protein, low carb, healthy fats, and fiber. Our nutritious protein balls can be eaten frozen or at room temperature, so they are perfect for keeping in your bag while you are at work or need a quick and healthy snack on the go. 

Peanut butter has plenty of health benefits, including:

  • Low In Carbs: Since Crazy Richard’s peanut butter is low in carbs, it can also help balance your blood sugar, making it an excellent option for people with type 2 diabetes.
  • Rich In Vitamins And Minerals: Peanut butter contains a whole host of vitamins, including Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Biotin, Copper, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, and Zinc. This means that you can receive practically all of the nutrients your body needs from these tasty protein balls.
  • Maintain Weight Loss: Since our natural peanut butter is packed full of protein, these protein balls can help you feel full without having to eat nearly as much. 
  • Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease: Our peanut butter balls are full of healthy monounsaturated fat, which is very good for your heart health. Saturated fat can also help decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease.
  • Helps Grow Healthy Muscles, Nerves, And Bones: Our protein energy balls are the perfect potassium and magnesium source. These vitamins help fight muscle cramps, headaches, fatigue, grow strong bones, and enables you to maintain a healthy nervous system.
  • Decreases Stress Hormones: Eating a few peanut butter energy bites a day can help normalize high cortisol levels, reducing your stress. Who knew eating delicious and all-natural protein balls could also help you stay relaxed. 
  • Reduces The Risk Of Diabetes: Peanut butter can help balance your glucose levels, lowering diabetes risk. By snacking on protein bites instead of sugary sweets, they are the perfect healthy alternative whenever you get hungry throughout the day.
  • Provides An Energy Boost: The protein, healthy fats, and fiber in the nut butter energy balls pack the perfect punch when you need an energy boost to start your day off right. 
  • Improves Brain Health: Crazy Richard’s protein balls are high in antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, helping your brain be healthier by reducing oxidative damage to your brain.
  • Lowers Blood Pressure: While the potassium in the peanuts helps you grow stronger muscles and bones, it can also be responsible for lowering your blood pressure, which is crucial if you are running around all day working.
  • Improves Skin Health: Our peanut butter protein balls are chock full of Vitamin E. This essential vitamin plays a crucial role in preventing eye disorders, cognitive decline, and skin health. It can also protect your skin from the harmful effects of free radicals due to UV exposure. The monounsaturated fats in the peanut butter balls can also help maintain your skin’s natural glow.
  • Lower The Risk Of Peanut Allergy: Recent studies have shown that eating peanut butter while pregnant can actually lower the risk of your child having a peanut allergy. Besides, eating peanut butter when pregnant can decrease potential congenital disabilities since it is high in antioxidants and folate.

When Is The Best Time To Eat Protein Energy Balls?

You can eat our delicious peanut butter protein balls anytime day or night, but they can be especially useful if you eat them in conjunction with certain daily activities.

Pre-Gym: Have a protein ball or two right before your workout for an extra energy boost so you can go further and longer. Your body needs both carbohydrates and protein to have an effective workout. The carbohydrates in the peanut butter protein balls provide the energy your body needs to power through your training. Our energy protein balls have the perfect combo of carbohydrates and protein to be the ideal pre and post-workout snack.

Post-Gym: After you exercise, your muscles and your entire body is typically drained and feeling weak. Protein balls can be an excellent substitute for a post-workout protein shake to help your body recharge. These delicious energy balls will help you replenish the nutrients your body needs. They are also much easier and less time consuming than having to make a protein powder shake and then clean everything up afterward since all you need to do is grab a few from the bag and you’re all set.

Between Meals: It’s easy to feel hungry in between meals and want to fill up on sugary sweets. However, if you’re feeling peckish, you should have one of our Wholly Rollies instead to satisfy your cravings and give you the energy you need to make it through the day. This way, you can conquer your hunger guilt-free and snack on something that is not only healthy but delicious as well.

Protein Balls Treat Ideas

In addition to eating our Wholly Rollies straight out of the bag, there are several other fun things you can do with them with our peanut butter energy ball recipes.

  • Peanut butter energy balls can form the perfect base for Halloween treats. With protein balls, pretzels, mini chocolate chips, or a chocolate bar, you can create pumpkins, spiders, and oh so spooky bats. Simply take a bag of frozen Wholly Rollies and let them thaw. Roll two of them together until you have one larger ball, and repeat until you have 5-6 larger balls or as many as you want. For a pumpkin, just stick a small pretzel piece into the top for the stem, and create a smiley face with the mini chocolate chips. To create a spider, form the ball into more of an oval shape. Break off semi-circle pieces of the heart-shaped pretzels and insert four on each side of the peanut butter ball to make legs. Add a few chocolate chips for eyes, and you’re all set. To make a spooky bat, all you need is a peanut butter ball and a bit of chocolate.  Cut a chocolate bar into triangles for the bat’s ears and add mini chocolate chips for eyes.
  • You can create the perfect peanut butter and fruit kebab with our Wholly Rollies. Simply grab the peanut butter balls and a bowl of fruit like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or bananas, and layer them on a stick for a delicious summer treat.
  • Low Sugar No Bake Cheesecake Cups: Believe it or not, these tasty cheesecake cups don’t include a single bit of gluten! You simply use some of Crazy Richard’s Wholly Rollies, some cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, and you have the perfect easy-to-make dessert for any occasion. 

As you can see, Wholly Rollies can be the ideal fit for anyone that wants an easy and healthy snack. Whether it be grabbing it from the freezer to boost your energy during a workout, snacking throughout the day, or ready to go in your purse whenever you need them and you’re out, Crazy Richard’s Wholly Rollies are perfect for you and your family. Available at Amazon, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons/Safeway or various other local grocery stores, be sure to grab a bag or two of our frozen peanut butter protein balls so they can become your newest kitchen staple!