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PB & J Energy Bites in a glass square bowl on a checkered table cloth.
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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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Freeze1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Energy Bites
Servings: 25 bites
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

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.

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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

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg