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    Peanut Butter Balls - Gluten Free with Oatmeal and Chocolate

    Modified: Feb 19, 2022 ยท Published: Feb 19, 2022 ยท by Amy Casey ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 18 Comments

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    Peanut Butter Balls - Gluten Free with Oatmeal and Chocolate are no bake, bite sized treats that give you a little pick-me-up any time of the day. Made with whole ingredients including rolled oats, peanut butter and almond flour, these energy balls are the perfect poppable snack.

    bowl with a tower of energy balls

    why you'll love this recipe

    Look no further for the perfect snack with just the right amount of sweet.

    After a day of grocery shopping and cooking for my personal chef clients, these gluten free Peanut Butter Balls are just the pick me up I need. With both simple and complex carbohydrates the snack gives a quick burst of energy along with a longer more stable source of stamina.

    peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, mini chocolate chips, cinnamon

    the ingredients

    Only a handful of ingredients go into these protein packed energy balls. And they are all in most well stocked pantries too.

    • Gluten free rolled oats
    • Almond flour
    • Mini chocolate chips
    • Cinnamon
    • Honey
    • Peanut butter

    is it easy to make homemade energy balls?

    YES! These tasty bite sized treats are a breeze to make. Gather the ingredients. Measure out the rolled oats, almond flour, mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, honey and peanut butter and add them to a large bowl. Here's a tip. Spray the measuring cups and the sticky honey and peanut butter will slide right out.

    Grab a sturdy spatula and thoroughly combine the ingredients. Portion the peanut butter mixture into tablespoon sized pieces and roll into balls.

    bowl with almond flour, oats, chocolate chips, honey
    adding peanut butter to bowl with oats, honey, mini chocolate chips
    mixture for peanut butter energy balls
    energy balls and batter

    how to store peanut butter balls

    Store the peanut butter energy bites in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The recipe makes a big batch (40 delicious treats!) so pop some in the freezer too. They will stay fresh for up to 2 to 3 months in an airtight container.

    There is no need to thaw them before eating. They are just as tasty frozen!

    chef tips for making peanut butter energy balls

    • Pick your oats ~ I prefer the hearty whole grains in rolled oats, but instant oats are an acceptable substitute. Skip steel cut oats as they are not as tasty in the recipe.
    • Use mini chocolate chips ~ As the energy balls are small treats, mini chocolate chips are the perfect size to use.
    • No stick ~ Spray the measuring cups with cooking spray and the honey and peanut butter will slide right out.
    • Mix it up ~ It is easy to mix the ingredients together. But a stand mixer or hand mixer can also be used.
    • Get scooping ~ A medium cookie scoop portions perfect amount of the peanut butter mixture.
    • Squish ~ It helps to squish the portioned peanut butter mixture in your hand. This ensures the energy balls stay together and are formed in nice round balls.
    energy balls made with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    more snack recipes to try

    • Healthy Granola Cookies
    • Freezer Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies
    • Savory Cheddar Chaffles
    • Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls

    just one more thing

    Did you make a batch of gluten free Peanut Butter Balls? I’d love hearing from you if you did!

    Be sure to leave a comment. Or give this recipe a rating. I do my best to reply to all your comments. And snap a photo to post to Instagram. I’ll add the photos to my Insta stories. I love seeing all your creations.

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    Peanut Butter Balls - Gluten Free


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    5 from 8 reviews

    • Author: Amy Casey
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 40 energy balls 1x
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    Description

    Gluten Free Peanut Butter Balls are no bake, bite sized treats that give you a little pick-me-up any time of the day. Made with whole ingredients including rolled oats, peanut butter and almond flour, these energy balls are the perfect poppable snack.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 1 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ยผ cup honey
    • 1 โ…“ cups peanut butter

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, add all the ingredients. Stir to combine.
    • With a medium cookie scoop, portion 1 tablespoon of the mixture. Roll into a ball. Place on a work surface.
    • Continue portioning and rolling the mixture into balls.
    • The energy balls can be served immediately. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Store in the freezer up to 2 months.

    Equipment

    medium cookie scoop

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    Notes

    • Pick your oats ~ I prefer the hearty whole grains in rolled oats, but instant oats are an acceptable substitute. Skip steel cut oats as they are not as tasty in the recipe.
    • Use mini chocolate chips ~ As the energy balls are small treats, mini chocolate chips are the perfect size to use.
    • No stick ~ Spray the measuring cups with cooking spray and the honey and peanut butter will slide right out.
    • Mix it up ~ It is easy to mix the ingredients together. But a stand mixer or hand mixer can also be used.
    • Get scooping ~ A medium cookie scoop portions perfect peanut butter energy balls.
    • Squish ~ It helps to squish the portioned peanut butter mixture in your hand. This helps the energy balls stay together and are formed in nice round balls.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: no cooking required
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 ball
    • Calories: 90
    • Sugar: 5 g
    • Sodium: 40 mg
    • Fat: 6 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 8 g
    • Fiber: 1.1 g
    • Protein: 2.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    1. Amy Casey

      July 25, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      You are welcome Ann. I hope you enjoy the recipe.

      Reply
    2. Amy Casey

      July 25, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks LaKita!

      Reply
    3. Megan

      July 18, 2022 at 8:41 am

      This recipe is so simple and tasty. A real life saver when I want something sweet.

      Reply
      • Amy Casey

        July 25, 2022 at 2:43 pm

        For sure. I love having these energy balls on hand.

        Reply
    4. Chenรฉe

      July 17, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      I love this idea for a quick snack, and bonus that they're so easy to make! Definitely gonna be my go-to treat from now on.

      Reply
      • Amy Casey

        July 25, 2022 at 2:43 pm

        That's great Chenee!

        Reply
    5. Amanda

      July 17, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      These energy balls made for such a great snack! They're so delicious and really gave me the pick-me-up I needed mid-day.

      Reply
      • Amy Casey

        July 25, 2022 at 2:44 pm

        My feelings exactly! They help out with the afternoon slump.

        Reply
    6. Lauren Michael Harris

      July 17, 2022 at 1:13 pm

      Energy balls are one of my kids favorite snacks. These peanut butter chocolate chips ones remind me of cookies - so good!

      Reply
      • Amy Casey

        July 25, 2022 at 2:44 pm

        A healthy version of peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.

        Reply
    7. Tracy

      July 16, 2022 at 12:53 am

      These are the easiest and most delicious little energy bite! My kids absolutely loved them. And I love how easy they are to make!

      Reply
      • Amy Casey

        July 25, 2022 at 2:45 pm

        They are a kid favorite of my personal chef clients.

        Reply
    8. Natalie

      July 15, 2022 at 7:42 am

      I love energy balls. It's something I always make for my kids. Your peanut butter ones are delicious, thanks!

      Reply
      • Amy Casey

        July 25, 2022 at 2:46 pm

        You are welcome Natalie. I'm so glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    9. Chandice

      July 14, 2022 at 11:38 am

      These energy bites are such a great summer snack for my kids! Everyone loves them and they are easy to make.

      Reply
      • Amy Casey

        July 25, 2022 at 2:46 pm

        Yes! I even pop them in the freezer too.

        Reply
    10. veenaazmanov

      July 13, 2022 at 2:50 pm

      Healthy combination and perfect snack box option. Have to try making my batch soon.

      Reply
      • Amy Casey

        July 25, 2022 at 2:47 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply

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