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PB&J Energy Bites

Delicious peanut butter and jelly energy bites made with simple ingredients and naturally sweetened with dates! These fun, easy PB&J protein bites come together in just 10 minutes and truly taste like the nostalgic sandwich combo you know and love. Store them in the fridge or freezer for a fiber and protein-packed snack all week long.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 189 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted soft large Medjool dates (about 10-12 large dates)
  • ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup rolled oats, gluten free if desired
  • ⅓ cup fine shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ¼ cup (about 1 scoop) vanilla or unflavored protein powder of choice (or sub flaxseed meal or almond flour)
  • 1 cup freeze dried strawberries

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a food processor, add the dates, peanut butter and vanilla and pulse until ingredients are well combined and sticky, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times with a spatula, then process again.
  2. Add in the oats, coconut, protein powder and freeze dried strawberries and process again. The mixture may seem crumbly at first, but see if you can squeeze a little bit between your fingers and if it sticks, you should be able to form it into balls.
  3. Use your hands to roll 1 tablespoon balls of dough. If you choose to roll these in a topping, you can roll them in crushed or blended/finely processed freeze dried strawberries. Another option is to roll them into toasted coconut or even drizzle with melted dark chocolate for a sweet treat – up to you.
  4. Place in a reusable silicone ziptop bag and store in the fridge for 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. They’re actually delicious straight out of the freezer, too!

Notes

  • See the full blog post for tips, tricks & ways to customize these energy bites!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1energy bite Calories 189cal (9%) Carbohydrates 25.4g (8%) Protein 5.5g (11%) Fat 8.3g (13%) Saturated Fat 3.1g (16%) Fiber 4.6g (18%) Sugar 14.7g (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189

% Daily Value*

Serving 1energy bite
Calories 189cal 9%
Carbohydrates 25.4g 8%
Protein 5.5g 11%
Fat 8.3g 13%
Saturated Fat 3.1g 16%
Fiber 4.6g 18%
Sugar 14.7g 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.