Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy 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.
peanut butter energy balls
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 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy 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.
the ingredients for peanut butter energy balls
Only a handful of ingredients go into these protein packed energy balls. And they are all in most well stocked pantries too.
- Rolled oats
- Almond flour
- Mini chocolate chips
- Cinnamon
- Honey
- Peanut butter
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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.
how to store peanut butter energy 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.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 40 energy balls 1x
Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy 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
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/3 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.
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
Keywords: energy balls, energy bites, peanut butter energy balls, protein balls
Healthy combination and perfect snack box option. Have to try making my batch soon.
Awesome!
These energy bites are such a great summer snack for my kids! Everyone loves them and they are easy to make.
Yes! I even pop them in the freezer too.
I love energy balls. It’s something I always make for my kids. Your peanut butter ones are delicious, thanks!
You are welcome Natalie. I’m so glad you enjoyed them.
These are the easiest and most delicious little energy bite! My kids absolutely loved them. And I love how easy they are to make!
They are a kid favorite of my personal chef clients.
I love making energy balls for a quick afternoon snack. These sound delicious! Thanks for the share!
You are welcome Ann. I hope you enjoy the recipe.
These peanut butter energy balls are the perfect snack. So simple to make, sweet, and the best afternoon pick-me-up.
Thanks LaKita!
Energy balls are one of my kids favorite snacks. These peanut butter chocolate chips ones remind me of cookies – so good!
A healthy version of peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.
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.
My feelings exactly! They help out with the afternoon slump.
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.
That’s great Chenee!
This recipe is so simple and tasty. A real life saver when I want something sweet.
For sure. I love having these energy balls on hand.