No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls

The ultimate easy no bake energy balls that tastes like cookie dough. Made with only 6 ingredients and make the perfect healthy breakfast or snack! You can’t go wrong with this simple favorite recipe. 

W have made these numerous of times and as soon as they hit the fridge they disappear in a couple days then we have to make more.

These delicious little bites are perfect as a healthy snack, breakfast on the go, or even dessert to knock out that night time sweet tooth. Great for having on hand when you need something fast!

We love these energy balls because they are easy to make and made with pantry ingredients that we almost always have on hand. Most importantly, they are irresistibly delicious! Honestly, it feels like you're eating a treat. 

Are energy balls good for you?

Yes! Every bite is filled with healthy fats and protein which will keep you full and satisfied. 

These are easy to make your own! Here are some add on ideas instead of using chocolate chips.

• chia seeds

• ground flax seed

• chopped nuts

• chopped dried fruit

• shredded coconut

• different kind of chocolate chips

• use almond butter or sun butter instead of peanut butter

• substitute chocolate protein powder

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Do I have to use protein powder?

No, you do not, but you will need to replace it with something else so that the batter is not too sticky. I suggest using either more rolled oats or oat flour. You can even make your own oat flour! Just grind up rolled oats in a blender until they turn to flour.

How long can you keep energy balls?

When stored in the freezer, these will be good up to 3 months, but we doubt they will last that long in your house! 

yield: 22 - 24 ENERGY BALLS

prep time: 10 MINUTES

total time: 10 MINUTES

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups no stir creamy peanut butter

• ½ cup honey

• 1 ⅓ cups old fashioned oats (rolled oats)

• ½ cup vanilla protein powder (your favorite brand)

• ⅛ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips or other add ins

Instructions

1. Add the no stir creamy peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, salt, and mini dark chocolate chips to a mixing bowl and use a rubber spatula to mix until the batter is combined

2. Use a mini cookie scoop or a spoon to drop energy balls with a spoon onto a wax paper covered cookie sheet. They should be around 1 inch in size.

3. Roll the energy balls with your hands to form the shape

4. Place cookie sheet with the energy bites on it in the fridge for 1 hour, or until the balls are hardened

5. Transfer energy balls to a Ziploc bag and store in the freezer