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Monster Cookie Energy Balls
Monster Cookie Energy Balls combine creamy peanut butter, honey, oats, protein powder, and mini chocolate chips for a chewy, sweet snack with bursts of chocolate and candy pieces. These no-bake bites hold together due to the sticky peanut butter and honey, offering a convenient energy boost when refrigerated and ready to eat. The addition of protein powder adds substance, making them suitable for quick refueling.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
10
balls
Calories:
142 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter natural, creamy
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats old fashioned
- 1 protein powder
- Pinch sea salt flaky
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons mini M&M’s candy
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir with a spatula until smooth.
- Add the oats, protein powder, and sea salt; stir until well combined. If the mixture is a little dry, you can add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water. Stir in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 tablespoon per ball. You can also use a cookie scoop to form the balls.
- You can sprinkle the tops with a little flaky sea salt, if desired. Place in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- Use creamy, natural peanut butter for the best texture; add a teaspoon or two of water if the mixture feels too dry.
- Mini chocolate chips and mini M&M’s are ideal, but regular size can be used if needed.
- This recipe can easily be doubled to make a larger batch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
89mg
(4%)
Potassium
103mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.