Peanut Butter Energy Balls
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Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Description
Peanut Butter Energy Balls start by mixing gluten-free rolled oats with creamy natural peanut butter, ground flaxseed, and dairy-free chocolate chips. Pure maple syrup acts as a natural sweetener binding the mixture. The dough is adjusted for moisture by adding a drop of water if too dry or more oats if too wet, then shaped into one-inch balls by hand. These no-bake treats have a chewy, slightly dense texture with a balance of nutty and mildly sweet chocolate notes.
This snack is ideal for quick energy boosts and can be eaten immediately or stored in airtight containers. Refrigeration keeps them fresh up to a week, while freezing extends their shelf life to two months. The recipe’s simplicity and lack of baking make it a practical choice for healthy homemade energy bites.
Variations can include shredded coconut, dried fruit, chia seeds, or freeze-dried berries to modify texture and flavor. Gluten-free oats ensure suitability for gluten-sensitive diets, and using natural peanut butter avoids added sugars or stabilizers often found in commercial brands.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats gluten free, old fashioned
- ¾ cup peanut butter all natural creamy
- ½ cup Flaxseed ground
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips dairy free
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
Instructions
- First, add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
- Mix together. If mixture is too dry, add a drop of water until dough is workable. If mixture is too wet, add a bit more oats.
- Use hands to roll into 1 inch balls.
- Finally, serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to eat. Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free rolled oats to ensure the recipe remains gluten-free.
- Choose old-fashioned rolled oats instead of instant or quick oats for better texture.
- Natural creamy peanut butter is preferred; stir before measuring to incorporate oil.
- Optional add-ins include shredded coconut, dried cranberries, chia seeds, or freeze dried blueberries.
- Store in an airtight container; keep at room temperature up to 5 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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