Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Echo Blickenstaff

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

PB & J Energy Bites in a glass square bowl on a checkered table cloth.
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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.
Sheet pan of PB and J Energy Bites in rows


Frequently Asked Questions

Are Energy Balls good for you?

Yes, they are low in sugar and high in protein and vitamins.

Do you bake Energy Balls?

Some energy ball recipes might be baked, but these are no bake energy bites.

How do I store peanut butter energy bites?

Keep them in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container. They will last longer in the freezer than the fridge.

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How to Make Peanut Butter Energy Balls

PB & J Energy Bites in a glass square bowl on a checkered table cloth.

Peanut Butter Energy Balls

5 from 5 votes
Peanut Butter Energy Balls are full of protein, naturally sweetened and take less than 15 minutes to make! A terrifically tasty and healthy snack.
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Freeze 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 25 bites

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 cup Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Strawberry Fruit Spread
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Cover a baking sheet with wax paper.
  • Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on wax paper.
  • Cover and freeze until set.
  • Store in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.

Notes

Recipe Tips:

  • 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 0.6mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg

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Echo Blickenstaff

Echo lives in Pleasant Grove, Utah with her husband, Todd, who works in advertising, and her four kids: two girls and two boys. She deploys her accounting degree as the blog’s resident problem solver. In her time outside the kitchen, Echo loves to get away from the phones and busy schedules and spend quality time with the family. Anywhere’s great – but getting out into nature in the mountains or on the beach – is the best kind of getaway.

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  3. 5 stars
    I need to keep these stocked all summer!! My kids love these & they are perfect for on the go!

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    1. Is it possible to use something besides Fruit and Honey Stawberry spread? I’m just wondering if another flavor or if it doesn’t have the honey if it will work?

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