Description
These Peanut Butter Energy Balls are a quick and easy no-bake snack packed with protein and natural sweetness. Combining creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, mini chocolate chips, and crushed peanuts, they make a perfect nutritious treat for an energy boost anytime.
Ingredients
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Energy Balls Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup Crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter and honey: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and honey thoroughly until you get a smooth, even mixture.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, mini chocolate chips, and crushed peanuts into the peanut butter and honey mixture until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Chill the mixture: Place the bowl in the refrigerator and allow the mixture to chill for at least 20 minutes. This helps it firm up and makes it easier to shape.
- Form energy balls: After chilling, remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Using your hands, scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
- Serve and enjoy: Your Peanut Butter Energy Balls are ready to eat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Use natural or crunchy peanut butter for varied texture.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to make it vegan.
- Store energy balls in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and shape.
- Add a pinch of salt or cinnamon for extra flavor if desired.
- These energy balls are a great pre- or post-workout snack packed with protein and healthy fats.
