Peanut Butter Energy Balls

With old-fashioned oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, honey and peanut butter chips, these peanut butter energy balls are easy to make and are a great healthy snack.

Energy balls/bites are all the rage these days and for good reason - from chocolate peanut butter balls to carrot cake balls, you can create so many tasty flavors that are actually good for you!

Lauren and I are officially on the energy ball bandwagon. When you consider these take 10 minutes to prepare, have just 6 ingredients and make a great snack, what's not to like with these energy balls? Exactly! It is the perfect recipe in today's busy world. Even better, it makes something that will last for more than a day. That is as long as you don't eat them all.

When making these, I was inspired by the blog that seemed to have started it all, Chef Savvy. I changed a few things around, but instead of chocolate chips, decided to go with peanut butter chips to highlight the peanut butter flavor even more.

What makes these peanut butter oatmeal energy balls so great is they are loaded with fiber, healthy fats and protein that will give you energy throughout the day - hence the name! So if you are looking for an easy, healthy snack, give these a try.

Jump to:

• Recipe Ingredients
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Can I Replace Peanut Butter Chips?
• Do the Energy Balls Need to Be Refrigerated?
• Benefits of Energy Balls
• Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
• Other Snack/Breakfast Recipes
• Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Recipe Ingredients

• Old-fashioned oats - the base for the peanut butter bites.
• Peanut butter - gives added protein and binds the energy bites together.
• Ground flaxseed - loaded with nutrients and healthy fats.
• Peanut butter chips - the more peanut flavor the better.
• Honey - adds sweetness and helps bind everything together.
• Vanilla extract - enhances the flavor.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add the oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, peanut butter chips, honey and vanilla extract.
2. Mix with a wooden spoon until everything is combined. Cover and place in fridge for 15-30 minutes.
3. Use a large ice cream scoop to coop out 10 peanut butter balls.
4. Place on baking sheet for 30 minutes to let harden. Keep in fridge for up to a week.

Can I Replace Peanut Butter Chips?

Yes you can just as easily use chocolate chips or even white chocolate chips if you prefer for these peanut butter bites. Or if you just want crunch and more healthy fats, add peanuts instead. All at the same ½ cup amount.

Do the Energy Balls Need to Be Refrigerated?

Yes as it helps them keep their form. They'll last for 1 week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Benefits of Energy Balls

Energy balls are full with nutrients, made with whole and super foods. They are high in protein, healthy carbs, fats, and fiber, which helps build lean muscle mass, boost energy and aid weight maintenance. Basically these are the perfect, guilt-free snack!

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

• Use old-fashioned oats as they are heartier than quick cooking oats.
• If you don’t want to use or have honey, replace it with maple syrup.
• If mixture is dry, stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time until you can easily form balls without them falling apart.
• Place the energy balls in the fridge for at least 15 minutes so they can set up and stay firm.

Other Snack/Breakfast Recipes

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies
• Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cookies
• Candied Pecans
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
• Fruit and Nut Granola

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