No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls

These easy no-bake peanut butter energy balls are a delicious healthy snack packed with nutritious ingredients. They are perfect for an on-the-go snack or breakfast.

I love to take these peanut butter energy balls to work for a quick snack. They would also be great for kid lunches, hiking, picnic, camping, or for a pre-workout snack.

Check out these other great snacks:

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars (No Bake)
• Peanut Butter Cookie Balls

Ingredients

• Old fashioned oats: I recommend old fashioned over quick because they will give a better texture to the energy balls.
• Maple syrup
• Natural Peanut Butter : Could substitute for another nut butter of choice.
• Nuts & Seeds: Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, ground flaxseed and chia seed
• Dried cranberries
• Mini Chocolate Chips: Vegan/non-dairy if possible. I love Enjoy Life.

How to make these energy balls

1. In a large mixing bowl add all of your ingredients.
2. Mix well until combined
3. Place bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes so ingredients can harden.
4. Using an ice cream scoop press mixture into a ball. You may have to press in between your hands too.

How to Store Energy Balls

Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Substitutions

• Nut butter: Switch out the peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter
• Nuts: Switch up the pumpkin and sunflower seeds with crushed walnuts, pecans, cashews, or peanuts
• Maple Syrup: Try date syrup or agave for vegan options. If you're not vegan you can use honey.

Are energy balls good for you?

Yes! They are packed with healthy ingredients that fuel your body.

Here are just a few of the amazing benefits of these ingredients:

• High fiber: assist with digestion and promote gut health
• High in Essential Fatty Acids: Hemps seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed, and pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential for maintaining a healthy heart and supporting overall brain health.
• Good source of minerals: Pumpkin seeds are a good source of magnesium, zinc, and manganese, which are essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and supporting proper bone health.

Pro Tips

• Balls not sticking together? Make sure to leave them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Keep your hands clean and wipe off every once in awhile if they are getting sticky. Add a tablespoon or more of maple syrup or peanut butter.
• Keep your energy balls in the fridge. They will stick together better and last longer!