These peanut butter energy balls are everything you’ve ever wanted in a snack. They’re made with real ingredients and in less than 10 minutes! So, whip out your food processor and make the best peanut butter balls on the planet.
So these balls.
Are legit the peanut butter balls Lin and I make every single week. It’s nuts that this wasn’t the first ever recipe I posted on FFF because I’ve been making them for that long! They’re the ball recipe I bring to every event I host and to every party I go to. They’re the ball recipe I bring to swoon over my boyfriend’s parents and they’re the balls I eat on-the-go. THESE BALLS ARE EVERYTHING TO ME AND THAT’S NOT EVEN A JOKE.
Every time I bring these peanut butter energy balls somewhere, I get asked what the recipe is. WHELP- instead of staring back with a blank face…I can now direct people HERE!
MY OTHER VIDEOSAlright. Let’s go over exactly what you need for these yummy balls AKA peanut butter protein balls…because in every 1 serving you get 2g of protein!
What You Need
- All-Natural Peanut Butter
- Pitted Medjool Dates
- Rolled Oats
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Sea Salt
- Dark Chocolate
How, I could I forget….AND A KITCHEN NINJA. No, this is not a sponsored post…I’m just obsessed with my Ninja. It’s the best thing that ever happened to me (other than the day I discovered the peanut butter banana combination). I love this small appliance because it’s 3 things in 1: a HIGH SPEED blender, food processor, smoothie maker. I stress high speed, because this thing processes like WOAH. Instead of spending mediocre money on all three of those things…I suggest you make an investment and get the best of all three in one. It will make your kitchen life so much better, I promise. There is nothing worse that a half-assed food processor that doesn’t really work. AMIRIGHT
Peanut Butter Energy Balls
These peanut butter energy balls are everything you’ve ever wanted in a snack. They’re made with real ingredients and in less than 10 minutes! So, whip out your food processor and make the best peanut butter balls on the planet.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 40
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates (~15)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter, drippy
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
- optional: melted dark chocolate
Instructions
- Place rolled oats in a high speed food processor and process on high for about a minute until you’ve formed oat flour. Then, add the rest of the ingredients and process for another 1 to 2 minutes until your dough is formed. It should look and feel like cookie dough. Using a 1 tablespoon scooper, scoop out dough and then roll between your palms to form your balls. Sprinkle with some sea salt and an optional drizzle of melted dark chocolate.
Notes
Storage: For best results, lay balls on a cookie sheet and place into the freezer for 2 hours. Then, transfer into a gallon-size freezer-safe bag and store in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 11
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
So yes, these balls are as simple as throwing everything into your food processor and processing for 2 minutes then rolling into balls.
Storage
- What I like to do with my peanut butter balls is lay them out on a cookie sheet and pop them into the freezer for a couple of hours before placing them in my “ball bag.” That’s right ladies and gents. I have a running gallon-size ball bag in my freezer that I just keep refilling. I find that my energy balls will last the longest things way and I actually prefer them a little frozen.
- We suggest keeping your balls in the freezer, but the fridge works too! If you keep them in the freezer they will last up to 3 months and in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
One last thing before I go! Check out some of our other popular energy ball recipes on Fit Foodie Finds
Stella @ Stellicious Life says
Yum, and thankfully I have all the ingredients at home, can’t wait to try these, I need some energy packed snack for the week (will be a busy one..). Thanks Lee, loved the video! 😀
Lee Hersh says
You are gonna love these, Stella!
ACKTIVE LIFE says
These would be so dreamy with NuttZo Peanut Pro! So drippy and delicious! 🙂
Lee Hersh says
o0ooooo yes. I love NuttZo. Drippy nut butter is the ONLY way to go.
Debbi says
Loved the video – thank you very much for the recipe.
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Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says
These look delicious. And perfect to take to school with me when I need a snack between classes.
Kelly Renee says
Hi Lee!
I didn’t watch the video yet, but usually you include the nutritional info near the recipe. Did I miss it? (It’s Monday, so it’s possible that I’m just blind or something…) Also, thanks for the helpful storage advice! I can’t wait to try these!!!
Lee Hersh says
Hiyah! No I just forgot to do it 🙂 Will fill that in right now!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
This look so good! Cannot wait to try them.
Denisse | Le Petit Eats says
Oh man, I bet these taste SO good a bit frozen! Do you have to thaw them out a little first or are they good straight from the freezer?
Lee Hersh says
I eat them straight from the freezer (I think because I have tough teeth), but you could let them sit out for like 2 minutes and they’d be fine!
Caroline says
Hi Lee, as soon as I get home, I’ll run into the kitchen and make those marvellous PB balls !
One question though, is it mendatory to keep them in the freezer ? Can’t I just let them in an air-tight container on my kitchen shelf ? thx so much for the recipe
Lindsay Cleek says
Do you have the nutritional info??
Also, any suggestions for those of us who don’t own a food processor and can’t purchase one for a couple months?
Lee Hersh says
Just updated the post! Hmmmm not sure this is a good recipe without a food processor because of the dates! You can try another one of my ball recipes –> https://fitfoodiefinds.com/?s=balls
Cindy says
Could you provide nutritional info?
Lee Hersh says
Just updated the post!
Jackie says
How many energy balls does this recipe make?
Lee Hersh says
Just updated the post! 40!
Maria says
This looks so good! But I don’t have a food processor. 🙁
Lee Hersh says
Rats! If you are looking to buy one, here’s the one I use: http://bit.ly/2apvvSf
Lisa says
I’ve made a version of these but cannot wait to try with dates, any chance instead of forming into balls these could be made as a bar, a thin bar of course (thickness of KIND Healthy Grains)?
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Lee Hersh says
Hiyah! I actually have a VERY similar protein bar recipe —> https://fitfoodiefinds.com/2016/02/peanut-butter-protein-bars/ If you don’t want to use protein powder, just use more oats!
Lisa says
Ty, Lee! I’m going to add some dk choc drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt, so excited. Best AM snack ever!!!
Lee Hersh says
Seriously! I legit just ate one 🙂
Debi says
Can you substitute almond butter?
katie says
Would substituting raisins for the dates affect the recipe at all? I only ask because I’m not a huge fan of dates.
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Sara says
Just made these amaze ballz but with a couple alterations! I added 2 scoops EAS vanilla whey mixed with a little water to the blend to boost the protein + I used Justin’s honey PB (so I eliminated the honey) and they turned out AMAZING! Love your site FFF! Thank you!
Paula says
Ok, that sounds great! I was wondering why so little protein. I will try that!
Christina says
I’ve made these 3x this week!!! Love them. However I’m only getting about 16 at the most balls?! Do you double this recipe??? I have a tablespoon scoop I’ve been using.
Terri CS says
These are great!
I was feeling lazy and didn’t want to melt the chocolate so instead shredded about 2 ounces of 72% cacao and added it to the blended mixture. Taste like those peanut butter-chocolate no bake cookies.
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Lee Hersh says
OMH YUM. That sounds amazing!
Paula says
I’m surprised only 2 protein? Is that right?
Maria says
Second time making them! Love them right out of the freezer! Thanks.
Lee Hersh says
o0ooo you put yours in the freezer?!
Meredith says
Ok these are officially my favourite, I can’t stop (won’t stop) making them! I’ve only ever stored them in the freezer and eaten them frozen – let me confirm – SOOO GOOD.
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Lee Hersh says
Love times a MILLLLLION. Made a batch this morning 🙂 I eat them frozen, too!
Sarah says
Do you think I could replace some of the oats with protein powder? Or would the consistency be off?
Lee Hersh says
Hey Sarah! You totally can. Actually- check out this recipe…it’s a spin off of my balls and uses protein powder! Basically the same recipe ….shhhhh. They are bars, but you can just roll them into balls if you want! https://fitfoodiefinds.com/2016/02/peanut-butter-protein-bars/
Kirstie says
These are incredible, and I’m pretty sure just took the place of my Reese’s addiction.
Lee Hersh says
OMG YES.
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I might have found my new favourite sweets! Thanks for the recipe!
Jana says
These are amazing but my Nutribullet really struggled with blending all the ingredients together. Do you have any suggestions for adapting?
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Lee Hersh says
Hey Jana! Unfortunately for this recipe you need a pretty good food processor to make sure everything blends/molds together!
Carla says
Just fed one of these to my one-year-old. 😁 He loved it! Love that these are a healthy snack everyone can enjoy!
Krisztina says
Hello! I would like to say that your site is amazing, the recipes are bomb! I have a question not related to the recipe: what app/program/wizard do you use for adding your printable recipes? I’m in desperate search for it, and yours looks just like what I want for my blog. Thank you in advance and keep up the amazing work!
Lee Hersh says
I use Tasty Recipes plugin: https://www.wptasty.com/tasty-recipes/
Angie Hurst says
Just made these! Used a bit less oatmeal and a little protein powder. Rolled them in coconut too! Yum!! Thanks!
Lee Hersh says
Love the coconut addition!
Jen Biswas says
They’re Roy (and jen) approved!! YUM!!
Lee Hersh says
YES!!! And great for breastfeeding mommies 🙂
Laura says
What does drippy peanut butter mean? All natural?
Lee Hersh says
Yes! It’s referring to the consistency.
Isa says
These look delicious, only thing is raw oats are super bad for your digestive system, I am amazed how many people is still eating raw oats! Is like eating raw rice grains 😵
So I will make them buuuut, I will toast my oats first which not only will be kind to my gut but also more flavory at the end 👍🏻
Lee Hersh says
Totally will add more flavor!
Kelly says
Delicious! Everyone in my family likes these. I made them according to the recipe EXCEPT I only add half the honey. Thanks for the terrific recipe!
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