Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Published 3/31/2020
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These peanut butter energy balls are everything you’ve ever wanted in a snack. They’re made with real ingredients in less than 10 minutes! So, whip out your food processor and make the best healthy peanut butter balls on the planet.
The Best Snack on the Planet
So these balls.
These peanut butter energy balls have been a staple recipe for Team Fit Foodie before Fit Foodie Finds was even a thing. They’re the ball recipe I bring to every event I host and and my go-to healthy snack throughout the week.
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- here it is people!
It’s a Protein Packed Party
Alright, let’s go over exactly what you need for these yummy peanut butter balls AKA peanut butter protein balls…because in every 1 serving you get 2g of protein!
If 2g isn’t enough, you can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder for even more protein in every bite. Check out all of our favorite protein powders here!
Peanut Butter Energy Balls Ingredients
- All-Natural Peanut Butter
- Pitted Medjool Dates
- Rolled Oats
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Sea Salt
- Dark Chocolate
Get Yourself a High Quality Blender
While those are the ingredients you need to make these peanut butter protein balls, we highly suggest a high-speed food processor / blender, such as the Vitamix. No, this is not a sponsored post. We are just obsessed with our Vitamix.
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 than a half-assed food processor that doesn’t really work. AMIRIGHT
So yes, these balls are as simple as throwing everything into your food processor and processing for 2 minutes then rolling into balls. It’s as easy as that.
Energy Ball Storage
What I like to do with my healthy 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
More Energy Ball Recipes
- Lemon Cake Energy Balls
- Healthy Peanut Butter Brownie Balls
- Coconut Chocolate Energy Balls
- Our Best Healthy Energy Balls
Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates, ~15
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter, drippy
- ½ cup honey, or maple syrup
- 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.
Tips & Notes
Watch It
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Second time making them! Love them right out of the freezer! Thanks.
o0ooo you put yours in the freezer?!
I’m surprised only 2 protein? Is that right?
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.
OMH YUM. That sounds amazing!
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.
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!
Ok, that sounds great! I was wondering why so little protein. I will try that!
Would substituting raisins for the dates affect the recipe at all? I only ask because I’m not a huge fan of dates.
Can you substitute almond butter?
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)?
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!
Ty, Lee! I’m going to add some dk choc drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt, so excited. Best AM snack ever!!!
Seriously! I legit just ate one 🙂
This looks so good! But I don’t have a food processor. 🙁
Rats! If you are looking to buy one, here’s the one I use: http://bit.ly/2apvvSf
How many energy balls does this recipe make?
Just updated the post! 40!