Energy Balls
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Posted: 03/25/24
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Quick and easy Energy Balls made with just 6 ingredients! They make a great grab and go snack or breakfast. Stock your fridge with these for whenever
Healthy snack recipes that actually taste good can be difficult to come by, but this one is just perfect. These no bake peanut butter energy balls are delicious!
Packed with protein and sweetened with honey, they are a much healthier option than many other snacks full of fattening ingredients and sugar. I love to have these or ants on a log for an after-school snack.
They’re also great as an on-the-go breakfast or snack, and perfect to pack in school lunches! If you’re looking for a tasty new snack that is packed with protein, these are great. They are almost like a little cookie dough ball! So tasty and wonderfully kid-friendly.
Why You’ll Love these Energy Balls
- These are a fabulous make-ahead recipe! Store them in freezer for a really long time and they are just as good as the first day they are made.
- Easily adapt these energy balls to make different flavors or fit dietary restrictions.
- This is a no-bake recipe that doesn’t require much clean-up. Kid-friendly and so easy that they can make them on their own!
Ingredients For Energy Balls
- Peanut butter – It is best to use smooth and creamy peanut butter in this recipe, not a crunchy one. You can use natural peanut butter if you want, just make sure that the butter and oil are thoroughly mixed together before using.
- Old fashioned oats – Oats will help keep the no bake energy balls from falling apart. If you want to ensure this recipe is gluten free, make sure that you get gluten-free old fashioned oats.
- Salt – A little pinch of salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the other ingredients.
- Mini chocolate chips – Use any flavor of chocolate chips: milk chocolate, semi-sweet, dark chocolate — they will all be tasty!
- Honey – Honey not only helps sweeten these peanut butter oat energy balls, but it also helps to bind the ingredients together.
- Protein powder – I used vanilla protein powder in this recipe, but you can use chocolate, peanut butter, caramel, and any other flavor that sounds good.
How to Make No Bake Energy Balls
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with a silicone spatula or mixing spoon.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the mixture into balls and roll into evenly sized balls, about 1 inch in size. Place each of the peanut butter energy balls onto a wax paper covered cookie sheet.
- Place the cookie sheet into the fridge for an hour, or until the energy balls have hardened. Then transfer the balls to a freezer zip top bag and store in the freezer.
How to Store Energy Bites
FREEZER: For longer storage, keep energy bites in the freezer in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
FRIDGE: You can also store them in the fridge and they will last for up to 2 weeks.
What can I add to no bake energy bites?
You can add multiple different add-ins to make these energy bites a little different. Chia seeds and ground flaxseed are a wonderful way to add extra protein and they have many other nutritional benefits.
Dried fruit, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and cocoa powder would all be yummy too.
If you have a peanut allergy, then swap the peanut butter for a different nut butter! Almond butter, cashew butter and sunflower seed butter would all be great. Any of your favorite nut butters are perfect.
Are energy balls good for you?
Energy bites can actually be pretty healthy! Depending on the ingredients you use, they can be sugary and unhealthy, but if you are careful with what you use then they can be a great snack.
Grab some peanut butter that is sweetened without sugar, and chocolate chips that are sugar free too. Then, sweeten the peanut butter energy balls with something with honey and maple syrup and there’s no refined sugar.
But these are full of healthy fats and protein, so they really are a better snack option. Of course, as with everything, eat them in moderation. But they are a much healthier alternative to many other sugary snack options.
Pro Tips for The Best No Bake Energy Balls
- Make sure to roll these into even-sized balls that are not too large. If they are too big, then they won’t set in the middle.
- Don’t overload the mixture too much or the balls won’t roll well and stick together.
- If the mixture is too dry, add peanut butter and honey. If it’s too wet, add a bit more rolled oats!
These delicious energy balls will quickly become one of your favorite new recipes!
More Snack Recipes You’ll Love!
- This yummy Taco Chex Mix is a super easy snack to make and is great for those salty cravings! You can change the recipe up a bit and make it spicy too.
- Make these Ham and Cheese Rollups for a fun snack or a really easy lunch. With plenty of protein, it’s a great snack idea.
- These Strawberry Banana Popsicles are a great refreshing snack for summer time.
- Yogurt Bites are a good healthy snack idea for kids too! They are easy to make and really easy to adapt and add to.
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
Energy Balls
Quick and easy Energy Balls made with just 6 ingredients! Stock your fridge with these for whenever you need a sweet treat that's full of protein.
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Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl mix all ingredients together.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the energy balls and then roll them into a ball. Place onto a wax paper covered cookie sheet. They should be about one inch in size.
- Place the cookie sheet into the refrigerator for 1 hour or until the balls are hardened.
- Transfer energy balls to a freezer ziploc bag and store in the freezer.
Tips
STORAGE:
FREEZER: For longer storage, keep energy bites in the freezer in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
FRIDGE: You can also store them in the fridge and they will last for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1energy balls, Calories: 167kcal (8%), Carbohydrates: 16g (5%), Protein: 6g (12%), Fat: 10g (15%), Saturated Fat: 2g (13%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 5mg (2%), Sodium: 91mg (4%), Potassium: 122mg (3%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 10g (11%), Vitamin A: 10IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 28mg (3%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
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