Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Peanut Butter Energy Balls are full of protein, naturally sweetened and take less than 15 minutes to make! A terrifically tasty and healthy snack.

Peanut Butter and Jelly in a Ball

These tasty Peanut Butter Energy Balls are a delicious way to get a boost of energy during the day. Energy bites are just that: a small snack that gives you a boost of energy. They are full of protein and naturally sweetened, so you can feel good about popping a few during your mid-afternoon slump. Throw a couple of these in your purse or gym bag and you have a great little snack on-the-go! They also make a good breakfast if you are short on time; just grab a few and eat them in the car on the way to work or school. If you are looking for a quick after school snack, this is it! This no-bake snack can be whipped up in less than 15 minutes!

Ingredients in Peanut Butter Energy Balls

• Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
• Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Strawberry Fruit Spread
• dried cranberries
• sliced almonds
• old fashioned rolled oats

Other Mix in Ideas

• chia seed
• flax seeds
• ground flax seed
• shredded coconut
• mini chocolate chips
• maple syrup
• almond nut butter
• cashew butter
• sunflower seed butter
• protein powder
• vanilla extract
• cocoa powder
• chopped nuts

Suggestions for Energy Balls

• These Peanut Butter Energy Balls are about 75 calories per bite. That may seem like a lot, but think of it this way, it is the same size as a chocolate truffle, BUT it satisfies your sweet tooth AND it has WAY less sugar and WAY more protein! It will actually give you an extra burst of vitamins and sustainable energy, rather than a sugar high and then a sugar crash which will slow you down – and for about the same calories! 
• This recipe makes about 25 balls. You can freeze them ahead of time and then pull them out when you are ready to snack! 
• Add in dark chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, peanut butter chips, coconut or raisins for alternative flavors. These little bites are easily changed to suit your tastes.
• Add in dark chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, peanut butter chips, coconut or raisins for alternative flavors. These little bites are easily changed to suit your tastes.
• Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon How for perfectly measured balls.
• This recipe is gluten free as long as you check to make sure you are using gluten-free oats.

Questions About Energy Balls

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