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03.08.18

VIDEO: Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Posted By • Lee Hersh

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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.

Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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!

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Alright. 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

★★★★★

4.9 from 7 reviews

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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
  • Author: Lee Hersh
  • 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

  1. 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
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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.

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!

One last thing before I go! Check out some of our other popular energy ball recipes on Fit Foodie Finds

Fit Foodie Finds Energy Ball Recipes

  • High Protein Mint Chip Energy Balls
  • Apple Chai Energy Balls
  • Snickers Energy Balls
  • PB and J Swirl Energy Balls
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  • Cherry Pie Energy Balls

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  1. Reply

    Stella @ Stellicious Life says

    August 8, 2016 at 4:28 am

    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
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      Lee Hersh says

      August 8, 2016 at 9:11 am

      You are gonna love these, Stella!

  2. Reply

    ACKTIVE LIFE says

    August 8, 2016 at 5:59 am

    These would be so dreamy with NuttZo Peanut Pro! So drippy and delicious! 🙂

    • Lee Hersh
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      Lee Hersh says

      August 8, 2016 at 9:11 am

      o0ooooo yes. I love NuttZo. Drippy nut butter is the ONLY way to go.

  3. Reply

    Debbi says

    August 8, 2016 at 6:40 am

    Loved the video – thank you very much for the recipe.

    ★★★★★

  4. Reply

    Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    August 8, 2016 at 9:24 am

    These look delicious. And perfect to take to school with me when I need a snack between classes.

  5. Reply

    Kelly Renee says

    August 8, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    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!!!

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      Lee Hersh says

      August 8, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      Hiyah! No I just forgot to do it 🙂 Will fill that in right now!

  6. Reply

    Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    August 8, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    This look so good! Cannot wait to try them.

  7. Reply

    Denisse | Le Petit Eats says

    August 8, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    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?

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      Lee Hersh says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:28 am

      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!

  8. Reply

    Caroline says

    August 9, 2016 at 7:33 am

    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

  9. Reply

    Lindsay Cleek says

    August 10, 2016 at 6:27 am

    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?

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      Lee Hersh says

      August 10, 2016 at 7:21 am

      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

  10. Reply

    Cindy says

    August 10, 2016 at 6:51 am

    Could you provide nutritional info?

    • Lee Hersh
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      Lee Hersh says

      August 10, 2016 at 7:20 am

      Just updated the post!

  11. Reply

    Jackie says

    August 10, 2016 at 7:00 am

    How many energy balls does this recipe make?

    • Lee Hersh
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      Lee Hersh says

      August 10, 2016 at 7:20 am

      Just updated the post! 40!

  12. Reply

    Maria says

    August 10, 2016 at 9:00 am

    This looks so good! But I don’t have a food processor. 🙁

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      Lee Hersh says

      August 10, 2016 at 9:16 am

      Rats! If you are looking to buy one, here’s the one I use: http://bit.ly/2apvvSf

  13. Reply

    Lisa says

    August 10, 2016 at 9:02 am

    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

      August 10, 2016 at 9:16 am

      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!

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        Lisa says

        August 10, 2016 at 9:23 am

        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
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          Lee Hersh says

          August 10, 2016 at 10:41 am

          Seriously! I legit just ate one 🙂

  14. Reply

    Debi says

    August 11, 2016 at 5:17 am

    Can you substitute almond butter?

  15. Reply

    katie says

    August 11, 2016 at 7:49 am

    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

    August 16, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    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!

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      Paula says

      August 22, 2016 at 2:30 am

      Ok, that sounds great! I was wondering why so little protein. I will try that!

  17. Reply

    Christina says

    August 19, 2016 at 11:25 am

    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.

  18. Reply

    Terri CS says

    August 21, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    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.

    ★★★★★

    • Lee Hersh
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      Lee Hersh says

      August 22, 2016 at 6:34 am

      OMH YUM. That sounds amazing!

  19. Reply

    Paula says

    August 22, 2016 at 2:26 am

    I’m surprised only 2 protein? Is that right?

  20. Reply

    Maria says

    September 18, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    Second time making them! Love them right out of the freezer! Thanks.

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      Lee Hersh says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:51 am

      o0ooo you put yours in the freezer?!

  21. Reply

    Meredith says

    November 1, 2016 at 10:59 am

    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

      November 1, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Love times a MILLLLLION. Made a batch this morning 🙂 I eat them frozen, too!

  22. Reply

    Sarah says

    December 21, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    Do you think I could replace some of the oats with protein powder? Or would the consistency be off?

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      Lee Hersh says

      December 22, 2016 at 7:15 am

      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/

  23. Reply

    Kirstie says

    January 5, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    These are incredible, and I’m pretty sure just took the place of my Reese’s addiction.

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      Lee Hersh says

      January 7, 2017 at 8:53 am

      OMG YES.

  24. Reply

    Agness of Run Agness Run says

    January 16, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    I might have found my new favourite sweets! Thanks for the recipe!

  25. Reply

    Jana says

    February 5, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    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

      February 9, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      Hey Jana! Unfortunately for this recipe you need a pretty good food processor to make sure everything blends/molds together!

  26. Reply

    Carla says

    April 2, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    Just fed one of these to my one-year-old. 😁 He loved it! Love that these are a healthy snack everyone can enjoy!

  27. Reply

    Krisztina says

    June 7, 2017 at 5:28 am

    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!

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      Lee Hersh says

      June 8, 2017 at 8:59 am

      I use Tasty Recipes plugin: https://www.wptasty.com/tasty-recipes/

  28. Reply

    Angie Hurst says

    October 29, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    Just made these! Used a bit less oatmeal and a little protein powder. Rolled them in coconut too! Yum!! Thanks!

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      Lee Hersh says

      October 30, 2017 at 7:25 am

      Love the coconut addition!

  29. Reply

    Jen Biswas says

    November 4, 2017 at 11:42 am

    They’re Roy (and jen) approved!! YUM!!

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      Lee Hersh says

      November 5, 2017 at 2:44 pm

      YES!!! And great for breastfeeding mommies 🙂

  30. Reply

    Laura says

    January 8, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    What does drippy peanut butter mean? All natural?

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      Lee Hersh says

      January 9, 2018 at 7:14 am

      Yes! It’s referring to the consistency.

  31. Reply

    Isa says

    January 15, 2018 at 10:41 am

    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 👍🏻

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      Lee Hersh says

      January 16, 2018 at 8:11 pm

      Totally will add more flavor!

  32. Reply

    Kelly says

    January 22, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    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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