These peanut butter energy balls are made with simple, pantry-staple ingredients including peanut butter and oats for an easy snack perfect for on the go.
These peanut butter energy balls are an easy snack recipe filled with nutritious ingredients including peanut butter, oats, maple syrup, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, chocolate chips and salt. These energy balls are very easy to make, perfect for meal prep and great for an on-the-go snack!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No-Bake Recipe
- Kid-Friendly
- Easy Snack
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Peanut Butter - We recommend using creamy peanut butter.
- Oats - We recommend using rolled oats.
- Maple Syrup - Maple syrup adds a little sweetness to the recipe. You can substitute the maple syrup for honey.
- Chia Seeds - Chia seeds add many nutritious benefits as well as add texture to the energy balls.
- Flaxseed Meal - We recommend adding flaxseed meal, because it is easier to digest than flaxseeds.
- Chocolate Chips - Add mini chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Salt - A pinch of salt enhances the flavors of the energy balls.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
Kitchen Tools & Equipment
- Mixing Bowl - A mixing bowl is necessary to mix the ingredients together in.
- Measuring Cups - Measuring cups help to easily measure out the ingredients.
- Spatula - A silicone spatula helps to easily mix the ingredients together.
- Cookie Scoop - A cookie scoop helps to portion the ingredients to make the same size balls.
- Sheet Pan - We recommend placing the energy balls in the fridge on a sheet pan to solidify.
- Storage Container - We recommend storing the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge.
How to Make the Recipe
Step 1. Add the ingredients into a bowl and mix together.
Step 2. Shape the ingredients into balls and place in the fridge to solidify.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
This recipe makes up to 32 energy balls, depending on the size of cookie scoop you use. These energy balls are perfect for a quick snack.
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Expert Tips & Variations
- Use creamy peanut butter. Creamy peanut butter helps the energy balls to stick together and hold their shape.
- Double the recipe. This recipe is super easy to double and great for an easy snack!
How to Store
- Refrigerator - store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezer - store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Recipe FAQ
Storing energy balls in the fridge helps to preserve them for longer. It also helps hold the ingredients together in a ball shape.
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Peanut Butter Energy Balls
These peanut butter energy balls are made with simple, pantry-staple ingredients including peanut butter and oats for an easy snack perfect for on the go.
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup peanut butter
- 2 cups oats
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup flax meal
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the peanut butter, oats, maple syrup, chai seeds, flax meal, chocolate chips, and salt to a medium size bowl.
- Use a spoon or spatula to mix the ingredients together.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop equal amounts of the mixture to form into balls.
- Use your hand to press and shape each scooped portion into balls.
- Place the balls on a sheet pan.
- Place the sheet pan in the fridge to chill for 1-3 hours.
- Once the balls have solidified, place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge,
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 32 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 3g
