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Peanut Butter Energy Balls are naturally sweet energy bites that boast lots of fiber, no processed sugar, and a whole lot of flavor! We all know how hectic our days can get, and sometimes we need a quick, wholesome snack to keep us going. Make a batch of these over the weekend and you’re set for when the hunger monster comes calling all week long. Looking for a sweeter version? Try my chocolate dipped Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies.
Naturally sweet Peanut Butter Energy Balls
I am so excited to share my go-to recipe for Peanut Butter Energy Bites – they’re not only delicious but also packed with the energy boost we all need. Even if you’re not on the healthy eating train, these still make a mighty tasty snack or dessert when you need a quick fix. They come together in about 20 minutes and totally qualify as no-bake treats. Perfect little nuggets of sweet peanut butter heaven!
Peanut Butter Power Balls Ingredients
- rolled oats – old fashioned roll oats to be exact
- ground flax seeds
- raw honey – local honey is always best, as well as raw and 100% pure
- all natural peanut butter – the kind where the only ingredients are peanuts and salt – feel free to substitute another variety of nut butter if desired
- peanut butter powder – I used PB2 Powder but there are tons on the market now
- cinnamon
- salt
- vanilla extract
- mini chocolate chips – optional, but oh so worth it
How To Make Peanut Butter Energy Bites
1. Prepare Baking Sheet
Prepare a large baking sheet by lining with parchment paper.
2. Combine All Ingredients
Place all ingredients into a large bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until all ingredients are moist and sticky. Using a small cookie scoop, portion out energy bites into even balls.
3. Roll Into Balls
Roll between your lightly greased fingers, pushing ingredients towards themselves to form an even, tight ball. If you find that your mixture is too dry to form balls, try adding a little more peanut butter or honey until the consistency works. It’s difficult to give you exact measurements because the consistency of different brands of nut butters can vary greatly, so be flexible.
Place onto wax paper and continue this process until all energy bites are formed.
4. Refrigerate
Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and store in an airtight container for up to one week.
The yield of this recipe depends on how large you roll your balls, but approximately you will get 12-15 large balls or 20-24 small balls.
Energy Peanut Butter Balls Variations
The great thing about this recipe is that it is incredibly versatile. Get creative with different variations to suit your taste. Here are a few delicious ideas:
- Nut Butters – Yes, these are peanut butter energy bites but you can also use cashew butter, almond butter, etc.
- Shredded Coconut – sweetened or unsweetened
- Chopped Nuts or Seeds – almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pepitas, etc.
- Dried Fruit – dates, raisins, prunes, cranberries, etc.
- Dehydrated Fruit – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.
- Protein Powder
- Maple Syrup or Agave
- Pumpkin Spice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, etc.
- M&M’s – other chocolate candy variations
- Cereal – add Rice Krispies, Cheerios or Fruity Pebbles
- Drizzle outside with Dark Chocolate
How To Serve PB Energy Bites
Peanut Butter Energy Bites are the perfect for so many occasions. Here are some ways I like to serve them, but feel free to get creative!
- Grab-and-Go Breakfast or Snack
- Lunchbox Treat
- Pre-Workout Fuel
- Afternoon Pick-Me-Up
- Dessert Alternative (so yummy on top of ice cream!)
- Add to a Party Platter
- Yogurt Topping (just crumble them up)
Storing Peanut Butter Power Balls
You can leave Peanut Butter Balls out at room temperature for an hour or so, but if it’s any longer than that, I recommend you store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
To Freeze: Place the energy balls on a parchment paper-lined tray, ensuring they are not touching each other and pre-freeze for 2 hours. Transfer frozen balls to an airtight freezer safe container or zip top bag and store in freezer for up to 3 months.
To Thaw: Simply remove desired amount of energy balls from freezer and let sit at room temperature for a few minutes. You can also enjoy them straight out of the freezer.
Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe FAQ
As long as the ingredients are clean, power balls can have a wonderful nutritional profile, making them a healthy snack.
Eat energy balls anytime you need a boost of energy, especially before a workout.
Just like any food, too much of a good thing can be bad. You shouldn’t eat more than 1-2 protein balls and treat them as a snack, not a meal replacement.
More Healthy Snacks to Try!
- Cocoa-Nut Almond Energy Balls
- Homemade Protein Snack Boxes
- Healthy Caramel Corn
- Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
If you make this recipe, I would really appreciate it if you would give it a star rating and leave your review in the comments! If you have a picture of your finished dish, post it on Instagram using the hashtag #laurenslatest and tagging me @laurens_latest.
Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup ground flax seeds
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup peanut butter powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a large bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until all ingredients are moist and sticky. Using a small cookie scoop, portion out energy bites into even balls.
- Roll between your lightly greased fingers, pushing ingredients towards themselves to form an even, tight ball.
- Place onto wax paper and continue this process until all energy bites are formed.
- Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and store in an air tight container for up to one week.
Do you think this could be made totally using peanut butter powder and eliminating the natural peanut butter?
I’ve been a little fixated on finding a good energy ball recipe lately and have tried a few different online recipes.. I made these for the first time recently…they were delicious!!! Everyone in my family loved them too! Thanks for a great recipe!
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Love these! The rice krispies give it a great texture. I’ve made similar recipes without them & never would have put them in on my own. Turns out, this has become our favorite! Thank you!
Hi Lauren! I’ve only used the powder peanut butter in my Kale shakes. So I’m looking forward to trying this recipe. What brand of Rice Krispies do you use in your recipe?
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Can these be rolled in coconut?
For some reasons I coudn’t reply directly under Sandy’s comment but I’ve done quick calculations on nutritional value per 1 serving size/ 1 bite (0.5oz):
Energy 60kcal | Total fat 2.3g | Total Carbohydrates 8.6g: Fiber 1g, Sugars 4g | Protein 2g.
Mine didn’t!
Can you use whole flax seeds instead of ground seeds?
I wouldn’t recommend it. The ground flax give a better texture and help the whole mixture not end up super sticky.
what is peanut butter powder
What is Peanut Butter Powder? I have never heard of it.
Peanuts that have been ground and most of fat has been removed making it a powder like protein powder. Brand name is PB2 and is carried in stores like BJ ‘s wholesale and company has a website about the product.
Where does one find ‘peanut butter powder?’
Can I still make these without the peanut butter powder?
Thank you for a great recipe!
They won’t be as peanut buttery, but still good!
Any ideas on what to substitute for peanut butter powder?
Just add in more ground flax.
Protein powder is a good substitute too…chocolate peanut butter bites! Yummy!
I am diabetic and would find it helpful if you could possibly include the calorie count and carbs in these healthy recipes. I love your blog! Thanks!